(LVN) Sr. Licensed Vocational Nurse - Infusion - 131284

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.

The Koman Family Outpatient Pavilion is an outpatient clinical facility on UC San Diego Health's La Jolla campus. The facility includes eight surgery suites, basic and advanced imaging, physical therapy and pain management - plus infusion and apheresis services. The four-floor, 156,000-square-foot facility opened in March of 2018.

Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse in the assigned department, performs a wide variety of patient care activities in support of patient care. 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, exercise independent judgment, and the ability to work in a team environment. Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - issued by the state of California.

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

• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

• A minimum of two (2) years of LVN experience.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities and to quickly assess moderately complex problems to develop potential solutions.

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

• Requires initiative, ability to prioritize critical demands, and work in a fast-paced team environment.

• Possess excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to triage symptoms and educate patients.

• Infusion center experience.

• One (1+) or more years of oncology experience.

• Ambulatory outpatient clinic experience.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

• Must be able to work various hours and location based on business needs.

• Willingness to work overtime as required.

• The typical schedule is M-F with occasional weekend work.

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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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