Licensed Vocational Nurse - Employee Health Services - Per Diem 8 Hour Variable Shifts (Union) (Non-Exempt)

The Licensed Vocational Nurse as an integral part of the Interdisciplinary Team, utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to employees and volunteers at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. Delivers services that meet or exceed professional, organizational, community and regulatory standards and provides customer satisfaction. Provides clinical and administrative services for new hires and volunteers. Administers immunizations, PPD skin tests, N95 mask fit testing, annual health assessments, return to work clearances, and completes new employee health assessment and clearance. Actively involved in the Injury and Illness Prevention Program. Maintains well-organized and up-to-date record keeping systems while ensuring confidentiality of employee health records. Employee participates in a collaborative work environment as demonstrated through teamwork and effective communication.

Minimum Education:
High School or equivalent
Specialized/technical training
Graduate of an accredited Vocational Nursing Program

Minimum Skills:
Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word as well as Internet access and utilization.
Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.
Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information
Able to make decisions effectively and with appropriate stakeholder input

Required Certifications:
Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN (CA DCA) Valid California Vocational Nursing license
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
LVN - Intravenous Therapy Certification (CA DCA) *Not required for Employee Health Services
AB508 (Management of Assaultive Behavior) If no certification upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire
Emergency Department LVNs are required to pass the hospital's electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation test.

Preferred Experience:
1 year Minimum one (1) year current experience as a LVN preferred

As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC-VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.

The hourly rate for this position is $33.16. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.