Sr. Licensed Vocational Nurse
Job Summary
The Senior Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides high-quality, patient-centered nursing care in the Executive Health Practice ambulatory setting by applying the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care within the LVN scope of practice. Under the supervision of the LVN Supervisor, Director of Executive Health and Medical Director, and in accordance with Ambulatory Services policies and procedures, the LVN functions as a key member of the interdisciplinary care team.
The Senior LVN assesses and identifies individual patient needs through observation, review of disease symptoms, emotional status, laboratory data (as delegated), cultural and socio-economic factors, and patient response to prescribed medical regimens and treatments. Nursing care is individualized to meet each patient's physiological, psychological, and psychosocial developmental needs.
The Senior LVN is required to learn, apply, and consistently adhere to Executive Health Standards. In collaboration with physicians, registered nurses, patient care technicians, and senior administrative staff, the LVN provides clinical support services including delegated laboratory result review and monitoring, patient education, care coordination, and follow-up communication.
The Senior LVN serves as a clinical liaison for patients and families, ensuring timely, accurate, and compassionate communication throughout the care continuum. This role requires daily interaction via telephone, electronic messaging, written correspondence, and in-person encounters. The LVN utilizes strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills to support a concierge-level patient experience while maintaining clinical excellence and discretion.
The Senior LVN applies clinical expertise, coordination, and patient advocacy to assist patients and families in navigating the complexity of the healthcare system. Primary goals include optimizing clinical outcomes, enhancing patient satisfaction, and promoting a seamless Executive Health experience. The LVN actively identifies patient concerns, preferences, and care needs and facilitates access to appropriate services, resources, and amenities to support healing and satisfaction.
This position requires proficiency in UCSF clinical and administrative systems, including ApeX and other computerized applications, to document care, review clinical data, and support operational workflows. The LVN maintains current knowledge of Medical Center and Ambulatory Services policies and procedures related to infection control, safety, and administrative and clinical practice.
The Senior LVN adheres to UCSF Telephone and House Standards and consistently demonstrates UCSF PRIDE values and AIDET communication principles in all interactions with patients, families, providers, and stakeholders. The LVN consistently projects a professional, courteous, and service-oriented demeanor and maintains composure in high-pressure situations.
The Senior LVN must interact effectively with a diverse and highly visible patient population, including senior business leaders, major donors, elected officials, UCSF senior leadership, providers, and staff at all organizational levels. This role requires exceptional discretion, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, kindness, and compassion while managing urgent clinical needs, complex scheduling demands, and time-sensitive executive and patient priorities.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $48.47 - $60.72 (Hourly Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Required Qualifications
- Three (3) years of LVN experience in an adult ambulatory
- Experience in an outpatient care setting- Primary Care Clinic or Family Medicine
- Phlebotomy skills required - must be able to draw labs
- Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position, including demonstrated excellent communication skills, problem-solving ability, and high comfort level with learning new technology/systems
- Proficient computer/keyboarding skills
- Prior experience with electronic systems/records
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Licensed as a Vocational Nurse in the State of California
- This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
Preferred Qualifications American Heart Association CPR certification License/Certification Active Licensed Vocational Nurse licensure in the State of California Active American Heart Association CPR Certification About UCSF At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.
Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Job Code and Payroll Title 008916 VOC NURSE SR Job Category Nursing - Ambulatory Services/Outpatient, Other Nursing Bargaining Unit American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX) Location San Francisco, CA Additional Shift Details Monday-Friday |
University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
Feb 10, 2026