(LVN) Sr. Licensed Vocational Nurse - Express Care - 136759

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet-designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% 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 outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

Under the general supervision of the Practice Manager, the Senior Vocational Nurse performs on a regular basis the full range of patient care activities in support of clinic operations. This includes, but is 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. While there is no direct supervision by a registered nurse, clinical support, routine rounding, and ongoing education are provided by the Ambulatory Nurse Educator Team. This position requires initiative, the ability to prioritize critical demands, work in a team environment, and exercise independent judgment. Job standards are to be performed at the EXPERT level. Performs other related duties as assigned.

• 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 LVN experience in a similar role and setting.

• Knowledge of universal precautions and proper use of body mechanics.

• Must have the ability to take initiative, prioritize critical demands, exercise independent judgment, and work in a team environment.

• Must possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

• Strong customer service skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, families, and team members.

• California State Certification in Intravenous Therapy (LVN IV).

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT).

• ACLS and/or ART certification.

• Experience in multi-specialty clinics, urgent care, express care, minute clinics, or walk-in clinics.

• Background in primary care and ambulatory settings.

• Skilled in point-of-care testing and clinical procedures.

• Proficient in performing blood draws.

• Must possess the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and a pre-employment physical.
• Flexibility to work nights, overtime, holidays, and weekends is required to support operational needs.

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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 and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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