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 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.

• 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.

• 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.