(LVN) Licensed Vocational Nurse - Float Team - 141617

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our Float Team. The role supports clinic activity, prioritizes patient triage, assists with examinations, administers medications, draws blood, and performs venipuncture with IV access.

This position may float to North County and additional San Diego sites; travel is required. Depending on experience, the hire may be LVN or Sr. LVN, with standard background checks and pre-employment physical.

Qualifications

• Certified LVN in California.
• IV therapy certification required.
• BART or BLS certification at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Support clinic activity with a wide range of patient care tasks.
• Prioritize patient triage and assist with examinations.
• Administer medications and draw blood; venipuncture and IV access.
• Educate patients and coordinate with the care team.

Skills

Patient care

Triage

Medical procedures

Teamwork

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - CA

Intravenous Therapy Certification (LVN IV)

BART or BLS Certification

Job description

DESCRIPTION

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 direct supervision of a registered nurse on the Float Team, the LVN performs a wide variety of patient care activities in support of clinic activity. This includes prioritizing and assisting in patient triage processing, preparation and assistance with patient examinations, administering medications, drawing blood, collecting and preparing laboratory tests, patient education and venipuncture and IV access. Requires initiative, able to prioritize critical demands and the ability to work in a team environment.

Due to our exciting Community Care clinic growth, position will float to North County as well as additional clinics throughout San Diego. Must be willing to travel.

This position may be hired at the LVN or Sr. LVN level depending on experience of the selected candidate

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - issued by the state of California.
• Certification in Intravenous Therapy issued by the sate of California (LVN IV).
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Demonstrated recent experience in a similar role and setting.
• Must possess the skills, knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certification in Intravenous Therapy issued by the state of California (LVN IV).
• Phlebotomy certification.
• Primary Care experience.
• Ambulatory experience.
• Point of Care testing experience.
• Procedure experience.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work flexible hours which may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, on-call, and some overtime, if necessary, for unexpected staffing issues.
• Must be able to work various locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $79,532 - $104,922 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $38.09 - $50.25

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).