LVN I - Employee Health Services

apartment Tri-City Medical Center location_onOceanside, CA, US

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Overview

Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County’s coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well-being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens. The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval® from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community.

Tri-City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world-class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri-City’s Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs. When minutes matter Tri-City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home. Tri-City partners with over 90 local non-profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative. Together we are helping tackle some of our communities’ pressing health and social needs.

Position Summary:

This individual has the primary responsibility for providing clinical services for Employee Health department. Performs annual flu shot and TB compliance for all employees, as well as health compliance for all new hires.

Major Position Responsibilities:

The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Responsible for providing clinical services for the Employee Health department.
Performs annual flu compliance, including flu shot administration to employees.
Performs annual TB and Respiratory Fit Test compliance including testing and documentation.
Performs new hire physical compliance and documentation.
Responsible to maintain database of employee health information.
Development and evaluation of clinical policies and procedures, forms, and medical records.
Responsible for meeting Cal/OSHA guidelines

Qualifications:

Minimum of two (2) years of experience as an LVN, required.
Minimum of one (1) year of Occupational Health experience, preferred.
1-2 years in a medical clinic or hospital, preferred.
Knowledge of the California Workers’ Compensation system, preferred.
Familiarity with OSHA, CAL-OSHA, State Labor standards and regulations, preferred.
Knowledge of and able to use personal computers, required.
Excellent customer service and communication skills, required.

Education:

Graduate of accredited LVN school, required.

Licenses:

Current California LVN license, required.

Certification:

Current BLS; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider, required.

Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work.

**To protect the health of patients and staff, and to comply with the new State of California mandates, all job offers are contingent on the successful engagement in the TCMC COVID-19 vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral.)**

TCHD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

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