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

$33.16 / hour

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.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

USC 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, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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