(LVN) Resource Vocational Nurse - Primary Care - 140932

Payroll Title: VOC NURSE SR Department: COMM CARE PRIMARY CARE Hiring Pay Scale: $38.09 - $47.35 / Hour Worksite: Encinitas Appointment Type: Career Appointment Percent: 100% Union: EX Contract Total Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday #140932 (LVN) Resource Vocational Nurse - Primary Care Filing Deadline: Thu 8/27/2026 UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 08/17/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor. Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance. Join a high-performing, patient-centered team at one of UC San Diego Health's growing community care sites! Encinitas Primary Care is known for its collaborative culture, strong teamwork, and commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. About Our Clinic Encinitas Primary Care has experienced significant growth over the past several years and continues to expand. Our team is made up of dedicated professionals who support one another and take pride in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to our patients.

DESCRIPTION

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. The Senior Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) performs a wide variety of patient care activities in support of clinic operations within a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Responsibilities include prioritizing and assisting in patient triage, preparing and assisting with patient examinations and procedures, administering medications, performing wound care, drawing blood, collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, and initiating venipuncture and IV access. The LVN also provides patient education and ensures adherence to quality and safety standards. This position requires strong clinical judgment, the ability to prioritize critical demands, and effective teamwork in a dynamic care setting. Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - issued by the state of California. BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date. Two (2) years LVN experience in a similar role and setting. Knowledge of universal precautions and proper use of body mechanics. Must possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. Ability to take initiative, prioritize critical demands, exercise independent judgement and work in a team environment. Proficient and comfortable with electronic charting, including documentation within electronic health record (EHR) systems. Skilled in accurately taking and recording vital signs, height and weight; administering medication including injections; interviewing patients; and collecting specimens. Knowledge of the normal range of values for vital signs, emergency procedures, and of basic lab and infection control procedures; standard items used to stock exam rooms. Demonstrated knowledge of the patient flow process in order to efficiently monitor appointments, patients and available physicians. General knowledge of pharmaceuticals and able to process PARs. Proven ability to serve as a resource and effectively lead and mentor teams. Ability to take initiative, prioritize demands and work in a team environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Certification in Intravenous Therapy issued by the state of California (LVN IV). Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT). ACLS and/or ART. Express Care or Urgent Care experience. Point of Care testing experience. Ambulatory experience. Procedure experience. Demonstrated ability to adapt to and thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume clinical setting. Wound care/suture removal/dressing skills.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs. Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical. Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: $79,532 - $98,867 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $38.09 - $47.35 Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable). If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. 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 dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team! Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached. To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information. UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. a. \"Misconduct\" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy Abusive Conduct in the Workplace #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California San Diego