(LVN) Licensed Vocational Nurse-Med Specialties - 136221

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 08 / 08 / 2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 08 / 20 / 2025. Eligible Special Selection 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 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 quality results. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

This position is for a Nephrology LVN. Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse in the assigned department, 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. Position requires initiative, able to prioritize critical demands and the ability to work in a team environment. Other related duties as assigned.

Duties will include but are not limited to :

• Managing patient lab orders
• Nurse Visit Injections
• Monitoring / Managing patient Rx
• Coordinate Pediatric Transition / Rare Disorders clinic
• Manage Rx Prior Authorizations
• Coordinate Biopsy procedures

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license 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 recent LVN experience.

Must have experience with Nephrology / specialty outpatient clinics.

Must possess the skills, knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Pay Transparency Act

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).