(LVN) Licensed Vocational Nurse – Internal Med – 139677

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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 La Jolla Internal Medicine, 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, and patient education. Position requires initiative, able 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.

• Minimum two (2) years of LVN experience to be considered for a Sr. level LVN.

• Thorough knowledge of universal precautions and proper use of body mechanics.

• Proven ability to take initiative, prioritize critical demands and work in a team environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two (2) years of experience in a clinical setting.
• POCT
• EPIC or EMR experience.
• Primary Care adult experience.
• Internal Medicine experience.
• Back office experience.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Willing to work overtime as required.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://www-hr.ucsd.edu/saa/nondiscr.html UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

 

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