Licensed Vocational Nurse

$21.20 - $35.03 / hour

What Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse contributes to Cardinal Health

Nursing is responsible for the delivery of safe and efficient quality nursing care. Examines patients and administers prescribed medications to facilitate healing and increase comfort. Nursing requires training and or licensed to care for patients.

Licensed Vocational Nurses/Licensed Practical Nurses deliver basic patient care, collaborating closely with physicians and other healthcare providers to care for patients, including those diagnosed with cancer.

This position will give you the opportunity to work closely with our team of Radiologists.

Responsibilities

Take vitals and room patients
Assist during medical procedures
Request and obtain necessary clinical documents for patients' chart
Organize examination rooms
May assist in verifying patient insurance, assist with voicemail and returns calls accordingly
Communicate with providers, staff and patients.

Qualifications

3 years of solid LVN experience, required
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Possess a valid LVN license required
Bilingual Spanish highly preferred
Must have experience with Medical Terminology - reading and writing skills
Ability to multi-task a fast-paced work environment
Must be available to work a M-F work schedule

What is expected of you and others at this level

Applies acquired job skills and company policies and procedures to complete standard tasks
Works on routine assignments that require basic problem resolution
Refers to policies and past practices for guidance
Receives general direction on standard work; receives detailed instruction on new assignments
Consults with supervisor or senior peers on complex and unusual problems

Location

cCARE: San Deigo - 4S Ranch

16918 Dove Canyon Road
Suite 103
San Diego, CA 92127

Anticipated hourly range: $21.20 per hour - $35.03 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 5/8/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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