(LVN) Sr. LVN - Per Diem - KOP La Jolla - 141597

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Senior Vocational Nurse (LVN) Per Diem at the Koman Family Outpatient Pavilion in La Jolla. Under supervision, the LVN PD provides the full range of patient care, including triage, exam support, medication administration, and specimen collection.

Requirements include California LVN licensure, BART/BLS at hire, 2 years of relevant experience, and EPIC EMR familiarity. Per diem arrangement is 20% with 8-hour shifts, Monday–Friday, in a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - CA
• BART or BLS at hire with commitment to get BART within 6 months
• Two (2) years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of universal precautions and proper use of body mechanics
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize critical demands, exercise independent judgement and work in a team environment
• Knowledge and training in patient care, environmental care functions, medication/supplies/equipment supply management

Responsibilities

• Provide full range of patient care activities under supervision, including triage, exam prep, and assisting with examinations
• Administer medications and draw blood
• Prepare and process laboratory tests and specimens
• Assist with training and validation of LVN competencies and other staff as required
• Handle more complex tasks and provide patient education
• Collaborate effectively with team to meet patient care needs

Skills

LVN license (CA)

BART/BLS

2 years experience

Universal precautions

Independent judgement

Teamwork

Patient care knowledge

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Payroll Title: VOC NURSE SR PD

Department: LA JOLLA PAIN TREATMENT CNTR

Hiring Pay Scale: $44.06 / Hour

Worksite: Koman Family Outpatient Pavilion

Appointment Type: Per Diem

Appointment Percent: 20%

Union: EX Contract

Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

#141597 (LVN) Sr. LVN - Per Diem - KOP La Jolla

Filing Deadline: Mon 10/19/2026

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 general supervision of a registered nurse in the assigned department, the Senior Vocational Nurse PD performs on a regular basis the full range of patient care activities in support of patient care. This includes, but 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.

Position requires initiative, ability to prioritize critical demands, ability to work in a team environment and ability to exercise independent judgment. Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 relevant experience.
• Knowledge of universal precautions and proper use of body mechanics.
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize critical demands, exercise independent judgement and work in a team environment.
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize critical demands, exercise independent judgement, and work in a team environment.
• Knowledge and training in patient care, environmental care functions, medication/supplies/equipment supply management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current or previous experience in a pain treatment center.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in patient care support, administering medication, and patient transport.
• Experience with EPIC/electronic medical record.
• Experience in an ambulatory clinic setting and Procedure experience.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $91,997 - $91,997 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $44.06 - $44.06

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).

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If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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