LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse - Float Team

LVN Float Team – Job #138004

UC San Diego Health invites applications for a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our Float Team. The role will support clinic activity across multiple locations, including a float to North County and other San Diego clinics.

Position Details

• Work Schedule:
  
  Days, 8‑hour shifts, Monday‑Friday with occasional weekends
• Payroll
  
  Title:
  
  VOC NURSE SR
• Department: AMBULATORY FLOAT TEAM
• Pay Scale: $32.45 – $44.65 / Hour
• Worksite:
  Lightwave Avenue
• Appointment Type:
  Career
• Appointment Percent: 80%
• Union: EX Contract
• Total Openings: 2
• Filing Deadline:
  Fri 1/16/2026

Description

Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse on the Float Team, the LVN performs a wide variety of patient care activities, including triage prioritization, patient examinations, medication administration, phlebotomy, laboratory test preparation, patient education, venipuncture, and IV access. The candidate must be proactive, able to prioritize critical demands, and work effectively in a team environment.

The position may float to additional clinics in North County and throughout San Diego; travel willingness is required.

Hiring may occur at either the LVN or Sr. LVN level, depending on the selected candidate’s experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) issued by the state of California.
• BART or BLS at time of hire, with commitment to acquire BART within six (6) months.
• Demonstrated recent experience in a similar role and setting.
• Must possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Intravenous Therapy issued by the state of California (LVN IV).
• Phlebotomy certification.
• Primary Care experience.
• Ambulatory experience.
• Point‑of‑Care testing experience.
• Procedure experience.

Special Conditions

• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, on‑call, and overtime as needed.
• Must be willing to work at various locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical.

EEO Statement

UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining misconduct, or any appeal of a substantiated misconduct finding with a previous employer.