Urology LVN Nurse - Expert Patient Care & Procedures

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet-designated organization recognized for nursing excellence. Under supervision of a registered nurse in the Urology clinic, the Senior Vocational Nurse performs patient care, triage, procedure assistance, medication administration, lab prep, and education in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires initiative, teamwork, and the ability to work across shifts, with a focus on safe patient care and efficient room turnover in accordance with UCSD MCPs.

Qualifications

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in California.
• BART or BLS at time of hire; commit to get BART within six months of hire.
• At least two years LVN experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care activities in a busy Urology clinic under RN supervision.
• Assist in triage, examinations, and procedures; administer medications.
• Collect and prepare specimens; educate patients and assist with room turnover and intake.
• Support sterile processing and post-procedure recovery as needed.

Skills

Initiative

Prioritization

Teamwork

Independent judgement

Universal precautions

Tools

EPIC

Job description

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet-designated organization recognized for nursing excellence. Under supervision of a registered nurse in the Urology clinic, the Senior Vocational Nurse performs patient care, triage, procedure assistance, medication administration, lab prep, and education in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires initiative, teamwork, and the ability to work across shifts, with a focus on safe patient care and efficient room turnover in accordance with UCSD MCPs.