The LVN provides safe, knowledgeable, compassionate, educative, individualized and goal-oriented nursing care to patients and their families during their time at the center.
Posted Oct 8
Shift and hours
Flexible schedule based on center requirements Demonstrating flexibility in work schedule based on center requirements30.0 - 40.0 per week
Unit and setting
Infusion · Ambulatory Surgery Alfa Surgery Center is an outpatient, endoscopic facility specializing in colorectal cancer screening and the treatment of various diseases involving the digestive tract.colorectal cancer screening and digestive tract diseases
License
LVN license California LVN License (Required)California LVN License
under supervision of an RNWorks under the supervision of the RN and within LVN scope of practice
Day to day
maintain safe and clean procedural environmentPlans for a safe, efficient, effective and clean environment for pre, intra and post-procedural patient care
Day to day
ensure patient meets criteria for careEnsures patient meets criteria for care: has necessary lab work, tests, preparations, education, etc.
Day to day
plan for scheduled patients and ensure supply levelsPlanning for upcoming scheduled patients and ensuring appropriate supply levels
Day to day
evaluate patient charts prior to date of serviceEvaluation of patient charts prior to date of service to ensure appropriate documentation is present (labs, imaging, etc)
Day to day
report and document information accurately and timelyReports and documents information accurately and in a timely manner
Day to day
share workload through co-operative team effortShares workload appropriately by fostering a co-operative team effort approach
Cross-training
training for all nursing areas within appropriate time frameMeets training requirements for all nursing areas within appropriate time frame
Details
lift twenty-five pounds without assistance and push patients on wheelchairs or gurneys
Alfa Surgery Center is an outpatient, endoscopic facility specializing in colorectal cancer screening and the treatment of various diseases involving the digestive tract. Our experienced, board-certified physicians have dedicated themselves to caring for their neighbors in the South Bay community of San Diego, Chula Vista, and Tijuana.
The LVN provides safe, knowledgeable, compassionate, educative, individualized and goal-oriented nursing care to patients and their families during their time at the center. The application of physiologic and psychosocial knowledge and skills promotes, restores and maintains the patient's physiological processes in a safe, comfortable and effective environment, while facilitating the patient's adaptation to his/her care-related experiences. This may include pre-procedure, intra-procedure and/or post-procedure nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN).
Qualifications
PREVIOUS IV EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Graduate of a professional school of nursing
Current LVN licensure in state of California
Full command of the English language, both verbal and written
Current BLS certification
Current ACLS certification or completed within 2 weeks of hire.
Current IV certification or completed within 2 weeks of hire.
Preferred: previous ambulatory care, outpatient, and/or GI experience
Preferred: Bilingual (English / Spanish)
Summary of responsibilities and duties
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Plans for a safe, efficient, effective and clean environment for pre, intra and post-procedural patient care
Ensures patient meets criteria for care: has necessary lab work, tests, preparations, education, etc.
Planning for upcoming scheduled patients and ensuring appropriate supply levels
Evaluation of patient charts prior to date of service to ensure appropriate documentation is present (labs, imaging, etc)
Works under the supervision of the RN and within LVN scope of practice
Reports and documents information accurately and in a timely manner
May be expected to lift twenty-five pounds without assistance – this includes requirement(s) to obtain assistance when needed. This requirement may include pushing patients on wheelchairs or on gurneys
Shares workload appropriately by fostering a co-operative team effort approach
Conveys a positive and caring attitude toward patients, peers, staff and others
Seeks guidance, direction, and assistance appropriately
Conveys ideas, concepts and facts relative to patient care in a logical, understandable and concise manner
Maintains confidentiality of all patient and center documents and communications
Demonstrating flexibility in work schedule based on center requirements
Meets training requirements for all nursing areas within appropriate time frame
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $30.00 - $37.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Physical Setting
Outpatient
Application Question(s)
PLEASE DESCRIBE YOUR experience starting IVs. What setting? Duration? and typical number of IVs you would start per day.
Neighborhoods+Chula Vista is divided geographically by Interstate 805 into two distinct regions. West Chula Vista features established mid-century neighborhoods with larger lots, character homes, and immediate proximity to San Diego Bay and Third Avenue, generally lacking Mello-Roos fees. East Chula Vista consists of expansive master-planned communities developed from the 1990s onward, including Eastlake (encompassing Eastlake Shores, Eastlake Greens, and Eastlake Woods built around a central lake and golf course), Otay Ranch, San Miguel Ranch, and Rolling Hills Ranch, which feature community pools, HOAs, and newer multi-story construction.
Chula Vista is divided geographically by Interstate 805 into two distinct regions. West Chula Vista features established mid-century neighborhoods with larger lots, character homes, and immediate proximity to San Diego Bay and Third Avenue, generally lacking Mello-Roos fees.
East Chula Vista consists of expansive master-planned communities developed from the 1990s onward, including Eastlake (encompassing Eastlake Shores, Eastlake Greens, and Eastlake Woods built around a central lake and golf course), Otay Ranch, San Miguel Ranch, and Rolling Hills Ranch, which feature community pools, HOAs, and newer multi-story construction.
Getting around+Regional travel relies on Interstate 5 and Interstate 805 running north-south, along with the State Route 125 toll corridor serving the eastern master plans. Traveling north toward employment centers in downtown San Diego, Kearny Mesa, or UTC faces significant congestion and extended drive times during morning and evening rush hours. Western areas have access to the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Trolley light rail stations and bus lines, whereas eastern communities are largely dependent on personal vehicles.
Regional travel relies on Interstate 5 and Interstate 805 running north-south, along with the State Route 125 toll corridor serving the eastern master plans. Traveling north toward employment centers in downtown San Diego, Kearny Mesa, or UTC faces significant congestion and extended drive times during morning and evening rush hours.
Western areas have access to the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Trolley light rail stations and bus lines, whereas eastern communities are largely dependent on personal vehicles.
Outdoors+Recreational options extend across the city from San Diego Bay to the Otay mountain foothills, including J Street Marina Bayside Park and the 24-mile Bayshore Bikeway for cycling along the water. Wildlife viewing is centered at the Living Coast Discovery Center within the Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge, while inland residents utilize the extensive trail networks of Otay Valley Regional Park, boating and fishing at Lower Otay Lake, and sports facilities at the 155-acre Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center.
Recreational options extend across the city from San Diego Bay to the Otay mountain foothills, including J Street Marina Bayside Park and the 24-mile Bayshore Bikeway for cycling along the water. Wildlife viewing is centered at the Living Coast Discovery Center within the Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge, while inland residents utilize the extensive trail networks of Otay Valley Regional Park, boating and fishing at Lower Otay Lake, and sports facilities at the 155-acre Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Chula Vista
Positioned between downtown San Diego and the Mexican border, Chula Vista offers healthcare professionals a distinctive mix of South Bay culture, scenic waterfront access, and expansive master-planned suburban comfort. The city is defined by a geographic split along Interstate 805: established neighborhoods to the west feature historic character, bayfront breezes, and walkable dining along Third Avenue Village, while master-planned enclaves to the east like Eastlake and Otay Ranch deliver newer tract homes, community pools, and top-tier schools such as Eastlake High. Off shift, nurses can cycle the 24-mile Bayshore Bikeway, visit the Living Coast Discovery Center, or sample celebrated regional fare like Tijuana-style tacos at Tacos El Gordo and craft pints at Chula Vista Brewery. The primary tradeoff centers on transportation: while local hospital commutes within the South Bay are straightforward, commuting north toward central San Diego, Kearny Mesa, or UTC on Interstate 5 or Interstate 805 involves heavy peak rush-hour gridlock. For healthcare workers seeking community-oriented neighborhoods and outdoor living without central San Diego prices, Chula Vista provides a well-rounded Southern California base.
