This is a UC San Diego Internal Recruitment open to UCSD and UCSD Health System Staff Only

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 08/16/19 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 08/20/19. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Depending on experience of the selected candidate, this position will be hired at the LVN or Sr. LVN level.

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 6% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the “gold standard” for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical quality results. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

Under supervision of Outpatient Manager, the LVN performs a wide variety of patient care activities in support of clinic activities. This includes prioritizing and assisting in patient scheduling, collecting specimen according to protocol, processing, preparation and assisting with patient examinations, collecting and preparing laboratory test, patient education. Position requires initiative, able to prioritize critical demands and the ability to work in a team environment.

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - issued by the state of California.

• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART w/in six months of hire date.

• Experience in direct patient care; demonstrated skills in accurately taking and recording vital signs, height and weight; administering medication including injections; interviewing patients; and collecting and/or testing specimens.

• ACLS and/or ART.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

• Willing to work overtime as required.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.