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Under the supervision of the Unit Director and clinical leadership of the Emergency Department, the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides nursing care to pediatric patients within a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center. The LVN functions as a member of the multidisciplinary trauma and emergency care team and provides patient-centered care within the scope of LVN practice under the direction of Registered Nurses and physicians. The LVN supports the delivery of high-quality emergency and trauma care for infants, children, adolescents, and their families. Responsibilities include assisting with triage preparation, patient intake, monitoring patient status, performing clinical procedures, administering medications within scope, preparing patients for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and supporting trauma resuscitation activities. Care is delivered in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and is tailored to the patient's physiological, psychological, and developmental needs. The LVN demonstrates strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and compassion while interacting with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members. The LVN maintains professionalism while supporting diverse populations including patients, families, physicians, trauma teams, and hospital leadership in urgent and high-stress clinical situations. DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Identify the functions or tasks that employees in the job perform. The essential functions should state the purpose of the work and the results to be accomplished, rather than how the function is performed. Of the tasks listed, what percentage of time is devoted to each? The more time employees spend on a function, the more likely it is that the function is essential. Generally, include those functions that account for 10% or more of the work, i.e., key items that contribute significantly to the achievement of the job. The functions should add up to 100%.
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Patient Assessment and Intake
- Performs patient intake and clinical assessment in the Emergency Department according to departmental protocols and trauma center standards.
- Collects and documents patient history, vital signs, pain assessment, allergies, medications, and developmental considerations.
- Identifies and reports significant clinical findings to the RN or physician promptly.
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Emergency and Trauma Care Support
- Assists the trauma team during trauma activations and emergency resuscitations.
- Prepares trauma bays and ensures availability of emergency equipment and supplies.
- Monitors patients for changes in condition and promptly reports deterioration to the clinical team.
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Medication Administration
- Administers medications and immunizations within LVN scope of practice and institutional policy.
- Maintains accurate documentation of medication administration in the electronic health record.
- Maintains knowledge of pediatric pharmacology and safe medication practices.
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Clinical Procedures
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Patient and Family Support
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Coordination of Care
Communicates patient status to the interdisciplinary team. Assists with patient flow, transfers, and transport within the Emergency Department. Documents patient care activities in the electronic health record (APEX). |
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Quality and Safety
Participates in quality improvement initiatives and trauma program standards. Maintains compliance with infection control, patient safety, and regulatory requirements. Ensures emergency equipment and supplies are maintained and ready for use. |
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Responds to the emotional needs of patients by demonstrating empathy and sensitivity to their emotional state. Refers to appropriate members of the health team as indicated. |
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Assist patients with limited mobility onto exam tables, with wheelchair transfers, and transport. |
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knowledgeable about EMTALA, emergency supplies available on site and can assist with emergency situations. |
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Organizes activities based on patient needs; maintains open communication and facilitates continuity of care for patients and/or family members with members of health care team; |
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Knows and complies with requirements/standards of JCAHO. |
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Required Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited LPN or LVN program
- Successful completion of an IV therapy course preferred
- Two (2) years of related healthcare experience
- Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy
- Demonstrated ability to provide highly personalized patient care
- Demonstrated ability to work as an integral part of a patient care team.
- Demonstrated communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Ability to administer immunizations to patients
- Ability to meet physical requirements identified below.
- Proficient in APEX.
- Demonstrated knowledge with Windows-based software including Microsoft word, Excel, Outlook.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1-3 years of Pediatric Experience preferred
- Emergency Department Experience
Required Licenses/Certifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited LPN or LVN program
- Successful completion of an IV therapy course preferred
- Two (2) years of related healthcare experience
- Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy
- Demonstrated ability to provide highly personalized patient care
- Demonstrated ability to work as an integral part of a patient care team.
- Demonstrated communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Ability to administer immunizations to patients
- Ability to meet physical requirements identified below.
- Proficient in APEX.
- Demonstrated knowledge with Windows-based software including Microsoft word, Excel, Outlook.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1-3 years of Pediatric Experience preferred
- Emergency Department Experience
Required Licenses/Certifications:
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University of California - San Francisco
45.15-56.64
May 06, 2026