(LVN) Licensed Vocational Nurse - Per Diem

Payroll Title:
VOC NURSE SR PD Department:
CLINICAL TRANSLA RESEARCH INST Hiring Pay Scale
$41.54 / Hour Worksite:
La Jolla Appointment Type:
Per Diem Appointment Percent:
20% Union:
EX Contract Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Days, 8-Hours, Variable


#138595 (LVN) Licensed Vocational Nurse - Per Diem

Extended Review Date: Mon 4/27/2026
Apply Now


UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Please note that this position is a per diem appointment

This position will remain open until a successful candidate has been identified.

Reassignment Applicants : Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

This position will also work in both La Jolla and Linda Vista locations.

DESCRIPTION

The Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute (ACTRI) is an NIH-funded Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) institution that provides the infrastructure to support high-quality and innovative translational research. ACTRI's vision is to translate scientific discoveries into improved health by delivering education, training and infrastructure for clinical research in the San Diego area and beyond. Mike Hogarth, M.D. and Davey Smith M.D. are the principal investigators on ACTRI's CTSA grant. The ACTRI functions under the direction of Gary S. Firestein, M.D., Director, and Senior Associate Vice Chancellor Health Sciences at UC San Diego.

Under the supervision of the ACTRI Assistant Clinical Manager and/or the Assistant Clinical Director performs a wide variety of patient care activities. This may include prioritizing and administering medications, per scope of practice, data collection, procedures, patient and family education, specimen processing and shipping, information review and chart preparation. Position requires initiative, ability to prioritize critical demands and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Job standards are to be performed at the expert level.

In addition, under the supervision of the ACTRI Assistant Clinical Manager and/or the Assistant Clinical Director and the Principal Investigators, this position will provide professional nursing care and perform study related procedures as dictated by the study protocol for patients participating in the clinical trials. Will assist with the initiation, development, implementation and follow through to completion of all protocols and grants as assigned. Serves as physician/patient liaison and patient educator.


Ensures all guidelines are adhered to. Collaborates with other departments, institutions and other specialties as directed by the ACTRI Assistant Clinical Manager and/or the Assistant Clinical Director. This may include the following: Check in and perform outpatient nursing functions (i.e., taking vital signs, suture removal, wound cleansing, dressing changes, giving injections and providing other nursing procedures as directed by the ACTRI Assistant Clinical Manager and/or the Assistant Clinical Director); assist Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses and Physicians as required; providing health education as needed; maintain and restock equipment and supplies, including disinfection and cleaning of instruments

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Current California LVN license (IV therapy certified)
• CPR/BLS at time of hire with commitment to obtain BART w/in 6 months of hire date.
• Demonstrated LVN experience, minimum of 2 years, in a clinical setting, possessing skills, knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of LVN duties.
• Demonstrated Research experience, minimum of 2 years.
• Knowledge of universal precautions and proper use of body mechanics.
• Demonstrated experience with basic nursing techniques, i.e. taking vital signs, height and weight, administering medications including injections, application of dressings, performing venipunctures (drawing labs), POC testing, setting up sterile trays and assisting with procedures.
• Knowledge and skill in performing nursing procedures, specimen collection and testing.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize assignments and maintain work flow and work productively in meeting critical deadlines with constantly changing priorities and interruptions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing. Excellent interpersonal skills, using tact and diplomacy in order to interact effectively with all level of professional provider, staff, and a diversity of patients. Skill in appropriate telephone techniques.
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently, coping with variable workloads, intermittent delays and emotionally charged situations. Skill to make independent decisions based on sound nursing theory and practice.
• Experience in a clinical research environment. Knowledge of HIPPA and Human Subjects Regulations.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic medical equipment.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel and PowerPoint, EPIC, PCIS, VELOS, computer systems.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Overtime and weekends may be required.

Pay Transparency Act


Annual Full Pay Range: $86,736 - $86,736 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)


Hourly Equivalent: $41.54 - $41.54


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).

Apply Now


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 Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational - or "bench-to-bedside" - research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. 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