LVN Sr. Licensed Vocational Nurse - Dermatology

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment:
Apply by 12/05/2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants:
Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

As of 12/17/2025, opportunities are available at the LVN or Sr. LVN level.

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.

• Recent experience in a similar role and setting. (A minimum of two (2) years of relevant LVN experience is required to be considered at the senior LVN level.)

• 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.

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).