(LVN) Sr. Licensed Vocational Nurse - Dermatology - 137700

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 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.

• 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 and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

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!

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