(LVN) Licensed Vocational Nurse - Repro Med - 138855

(LVN) Licensed Vocational Nurse - Repro Med - 138855

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 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, drawing blood, 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. May perform other related duties as assigned.

This position supports four Women's Health clinicians and plays a significant role in assisting with medical procedures, as well as administrative duties such as answering patient messages, scheduling, coordinating disability paperwork, handling prior authorizations, and ordering and managing supplies and pharmaceuticals.

This position may be hired at the LVN or Sr. LVN level depending on experience of the selected candidate. The location for this position will be Pacific Highlands Ranch.

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 recent experience in a similar role and setting. Two (2) years of LVN experience required to be hired at the Sr. LVN level.
• Requires 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• ACLS and/or ART.
• Primary Care or Express Care 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.

Annual Full Pay Range: $74,980 - $93,229 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $35.91 - $44.65

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).

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