(LVN) Licensed Vocational Nurse - Per Diem - 141178

UC San Diego Health is proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated organization and has now earned Magnet with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet is the gold standard for nursing excellence, achieved by only about 10% of hospitals worldwide. Magnet with Distinction is awarded to the highest-performing Magnet organizations, with only a select few earning this prestigious honor. This recognition reflects our commitment to transformational leadership, professional nursing excellence, innovation, exceptional patient outcomes, and an empowering practice environment where nurses thrive.

Under the general supervision of the Practice Manager, the Senior Vocational Nurse performs on a regular basis the full range of patient care activities in support of clinic operations. This includes, but is not limited to, prioritizing and assisting in patient triage processing, preparation, and assistance with patient examinations, administering medications, drawing blood, collecting and preparing laboratory tests, assisting with training and validation of competencies of LVN and other patient care support as required, assigned to more complex tasks, and providing patient education and staff training. While there is no direct supervision by a registered nurse, clinical support, routine rounding, and ongoing education are provided by the Ambulatory Nurse Educator Team. This position requires initiative, the ability to prioritize critical demands, work in a team environment, and exercise independent judgment. Job standards are to be performed at the EXPERT level. Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) issued by the state of California.

• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART w/in 6 months of hire date.

• Two (2) years of LVN experience in a similar role and setting.

• At least one (1) year of LVN experience in a Primary Care, Express Care, or Urgent Care environment, completed within the past two (2) years.

• Knowledge of universal precautions and proper use of body mechanics.

• Must have the ability to take initiative, prioritize critical demands, exercise independent judgment, and work in a team environment.

• Must possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

• Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills, consistently treating all patients, families, visitors, and team members with empathy, kindness, and respect.

• California State Certification in Intravenous Therapy (LVN IV).

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT).

• ACLS and/or ART certification.

• Experience in multi-specialty clinics, urgent care, express care, minute clinics, or walk-in clinics.

• Background in primary care and ambulatory settings.

• Skilled in point-of-care testing and clinical procedures.

• Proficient in performing blood draws.

• Must possess the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and a pre-employment physical.
• Flexibility to work nights, overtime, holidays, and weekends is required to support operational needs.