Senior LVN / LVN – Patient Care & Training

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking an LVN or Sr. LVN to support clinic operations in San Diego, CA. The role involves patient triage, exams, medication administration, venipuncture, and IV access under RN supervision.

Senior LVN duties include training and validating competencies of Vocational Nurses and delivering patient education. The position requires CA LVN licensure, BART/BLS, and a collaborative, compassionate approach to care.

Qualifications

• Active California LVN license.
• BART or BLS at time of hire; commit to obtain within six months.
• Minimum two years LVN experience required to be hired at Sr. LVN level.
• Completion of educational requirements for licensure as a CA LVN.
• Must possess skills, knowledge, and abilities for duties.
• Knowledge of universal precautions and proper body mechanics.
• Demonstrated teamwork to provide high-quality patient care.
• Ability to take initiative and work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient triage, processing, and examinations.
• Administer medications, draw blood, and prepare lab tests.
• Provide patient education, venipuncture, and IV access.
• Senior LVN duties include training/validation of competencies for Vocational Nurses.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Compassion

Prioritization

Independent judgment

Education

California LVN licensure

BART or BLS certification

Completion of CA LVN licensure education requirements

Tools

PCIS

IDX

EPIC

Job description

UC San Diego Health is seeking an LVN or Sr. LVN to support clinic operations in San Diego, CA. The role involves patient triage, exams, medication administration, venipuncture, and IV access under RN supervision.

Senior LVN duties include training and validating competencies of Vocational Nurses and delivering patient education. The position requires CA LVN licensure, BART/BLS, and a collaborative, compassionate approach to care.