(LVN) New Graduate LVN - Float Team - 140451

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.

UC San Diego Health's New Graduate LVN Program is an innovative, supportive pathway designed to help newly licensed vocational nurses' transition seamlessly into ambulatory care practice. This structured program provides a strong foundation in clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and professional development within a leading academic health system.

Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse on the Float Team, the LVN performs a wide variety of patient care activities in support of clinic activity. This includes prioritizing and assisting in patient triage processing, preparation and assistance with patient examinations, administering medications, drawing blood, collecting and preparing laboratory tests, patient education and venipuncture and IV access. 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 by start date.

• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

• Less than six (6) months of LVN experience.

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

• Certification in Intravenous Therapy issued by the state of California (LVN IV).
• Phlebotomy certification.
• Primary Care experience.
• Ambulatory experience.
• Point of Care testing experience.
• Procedure experience.

• Must be able to work flexible hours which may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, on-call, and some overtime, if necessary, for unexpected staffing issues.
• Must be able to work various locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.