LVN - Family Practice - Carlsbad

Scripps Health; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Career development

Retirement options

Job summary

Scripps Health in Carlsbad, CA is hiring a Licensed Vocational Nurse for a full-time, 80-hour biweekly position. The role involves patient assessments, medication administration, education for patients and families, and adherence to infection control standards.

Work schedule is 8:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., Monday through Friday, with benefits supporting health, wellness, career development, and retirement options. You will join a team committed to quality patient care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current LVN license to practice.
• Experience with patient assessments and basic care tasks is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of infection control practices and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and care tasks, including emergencies as needed.
• Administer medications and monitor responses.
• Educate patients and families and document interactions; ensure infection control adherence.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Infection control

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license

Job description

This is a benefited, full-time position (80 hours per pay period) with an 8-hour day shift schedule located at our Scripps Coastal Medical Center in Carlsbad. This position will work from 8:15-5:15pm, Monday through Friday. You will enjoy comprehensive benefits that cover health & wellness, career development, and retirement options among other benefits.

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support, and respect that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work.

You will thrive in an environment where team members are engaged and committed to providing excellent care and making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates So, if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.

Why join Scripps Health?

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
• Becker's Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
• We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

As a Licensed Vocational Nurse, you will:

• Perform patient assessments and care tasks, including emergency procedures and medication administration as appropriate.
• Educate patients and families and document patient interactions.
• Practice infection control and contribute to the team as necessary to ensure quality patient care within own scope of practice.