(LVN) Sr. Licensed Vocational Nurse
2 weeks ago
Payroll Title:
VOC NURSE SR Department:
FACULTY PRACTICE DERMATOLOGY Hiring Pay Scale
$35.91 - $44.65 / Hour Worksite:
La Jolla Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
80% Union:
EX Contract Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Days, 8 hrs/day, Monday-Friday
#137540 (LVN) Sr. Licensed Vocational Nurse - Dermatology
Filing Deadline: Wed 12/10/2025
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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.
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 12/2/2025 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 a Magnet-designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 6% 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 quality results. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.
Under general supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) in the assigned department, the Senior Vocational Nurse performs a wide variety of patient care activities in support of clinic activity. This includes prioritizing and assisting in patient triage processing, preparing and assisting with patient examinations, administering medications, drawing blood, collecting and preparing laboratory tests, patient education, venipuncture, and IV access.
The Sr. LVN also assists with training and validation of competencies of Vocational Nurses and per diem Vocational Nurses, and other patient care support as required. Additionally, Sr. LVNs are assigned to more complex tasks, and provide patient education and staff training. Performs other related duties as assigned.
This position requires initiative, the ability to prioritize critical demands, and the ability to work in a team environment.
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 of relevant LVN experience.
- Knowledge of universal precautions and proper use of body mechanics.
- Ability to take initiative, prioritize critical demands, exercise independent judgement and work in a team environment.
- Must demonstrate compassion and empathy towards patient care.
- Dermatology experience.
- Experience with surgical wound site care.
- Phlebotomy certified.
- ACLS and/or ART.
- Knowledge of PCIS, IDX, and EPIC computer systems.
- Bilingual: English/Spanish.
- General knowledge of pharmaceuticals and able to process PARs.
- Proven ability to serve as a resource and effectively lead and mentor teams.
- Possess the personal characteristics of professionalism, credibility, commitment to high standards, innovation, discriminating judgment and accountability.
- Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and various locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's 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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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 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: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
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.
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