(LVN) Licensed Vocational Nurse - Primary Care - 142082

Join a high-performing, patient-centered team at one of UC San Diego Health's growing community care sites! Encinitas Primary Care is known for its collaborative culture, strong teamwork, and commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.

About Our Clinic

Encinitas Primary Care has experienced significant growth over the past several years and continues to expand. Our team is made up of dedicated professionals who support one another and take pride in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to our patients.

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 supervision, the Licensed Vocational Nurse performs a wide variety of patient care activities in support of clinic operations within a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Responsibilities include prioritizing and assisting in patient triage, preparing and assisting with patient examinations and procedures, administering medications, performing wound care, drawing blood, collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, and initiating venipuncture and IV access. The LVN also provides patient education and ensures adherence to quality and safety standards. This position requires strong clinical judgment, the ability to prioritize critical demands, and effective teamwork in a dynamic care setting. Performs other related duties as assigned.

• 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.

• Completion of educational requirements for licensure as a licensed vocational nurse in California. (A minimum of two (2) years of LVN experience is required to be hired at the Sr. LVN level.)

• Recent experience in a primary care setting.

• Demonstrated ability to adapt to and thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume clinical setting.

• Knowledge of universal precautions and proper use of body mechanics.

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

• Proficient and comfortable with electronic charting, including documentation within electronic health record (EHR) systems.

• Skilled in accurately taking and recording vital signs, height and weight; administering medication, including injections; interviewing patients; and collecting specimens.

• Knowledge of the normal range of values for vital signs, emergency procedures, and of basic lab and infection control procedures; standard items used to stock exam rooms.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the patient flow process to efficiently monitor appointments, patients, and available physicians.

• Ability to take initiative, prioritize critical demands, exercise independent judgment, and work in a team environment.

• General knowledge of pharmaceuticals and ability to process PARs.

• Certification in Intravenous Therapy issued by the state of California (LVN IV).

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT).

• ACLS and/or ART.

• Express Care or Urgent Care experience.

• Point-of-care testing experience.

• Ambulatory experience.

• Procedure experience.

• Wound care/suture removal/dressing skills.

• Proven ability to serve as a resource and effectively lead and mentor teams.

• 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.