(LVN) Licensed Vocational Nurse - Pain Clinic

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 7-14-2026 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.

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.

Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse in the assigned clinic, 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, assistance with in-clinic procedures, collecting and preparing laboratory tests, and patient education.

Position requires initiative, able to prioritize critical demands and the ability to work in a team environment. Other duties as assigned. Job standards are to be performed at the EXPERT level.

Depending on experience and qualifications of the selected candidate, this position will be hired at the LVN (entry level/new grad) or Sr. LVN level.

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.
• Demonstrated LVN experience in direct patient care.
• Two (2) years of LVN experience required to be hired at the Sr. LVN level.
• Proven skills in accurately taking and recording vital signs, height and weight.
• Experience administering medication including injections; interviewing patients; and collecting and/or testing specimens.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Pain Clinic and Pain Procedure experience.

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: $71,848 - $89,304 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $34.41 - $42.77

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).