The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is an individual with specific knowledge and technical skills to assist the Registered Nurse in providing care for a designated group of patients. The LVN utilizes the Nursing Process to provide therapeutic care to a specific population of patients, under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

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 Keck Medical Center of USC. - Delivers services that meet or exceed professional, organizational, community and regulatory standards and provides customer satisfaction. - Provides clinical and administrative services for new hires, volunteers, and injured employees. - Administers immunizations, PPD skin tests, N95 mask fit testing and annual health assessments. - 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.

Essential Duties:

Demonstrates competency in performing the 1st part of the pre – placement physical examination and entire process for new volunteers. a. Reviews accuracy and completeness of all new hire or new volunteer forms. b. Reviews submitted medical records c. Performs appropriate screening tests relevant to the position d. Screens for any medical or psychological conditions that may impair ability to perform job duty e. Proper documentation maintainedDemonstrates competency in performing Annual Health Evaluations to employees and volunteers a. Appropriately administers and verifies results of Mantoux skin tests and immunizations b. Appropriately performs N95 Mask-fit testing to individuals that are at risk for exposure to TB patients c. Conducts proper health screening evaluating work-related and non-work related hazards or symptoms. Documents appropriately d. Provides job-specific education and counseling to promote safety and prevent injury. e. Employees or Volunteers are notified via email, mail, phone call or other communicative method for follow-up issues (i.e. negative titers).Reviews pending files to clear new hires or new volunteers in a timely manner and ensure completeness of records a. Collects, reviews, and files laboratory and chest xrays daily. b. Contacts respective departments or candidate for any missing records c. Forwards completed files to the RN or NP for review and authorize medical clearanceMaintains employee and volunteer active and terminated records a. Ensures accuracy of information entered and maintained in health files, access, Hrmsweb, and other tracking databases. b. Audits charts a minimum of once a year. Makes corrections as necessary c. Follows-up on any missing records or pending issues d. Maintains files that were terminated within the last 2 years in EH e. Forwards terminated files beyond the last 2 years to Iron Mountain or other selected storage facilityManages or assists with the Injury and Illness Prevention Program a. Provides basic treatment of occupational injuries and illnesses within scope of practice b. Verifies completeness of Employee Incident Report, Problem List, and Bloodborne Pathogen paperwork if applicable c. Investigates cause of injury, prepares action plans and follows-up d. Promotes Safety Programs or initiatives in the hospitalDetermines medical clearance for employees returning to work following absence due to occupational or non – occupational injury or illness. Consults with RN or NP on all return to work clearances.Contributes to the development and implementation of educational material.Administers the tuberculosis surveillance programEnsures appropriate and sufficient office, medical, and pharmaceutical supplies are ordered and maintainedManages the Employee Immunization ProgramCoordinates employee assistance through HR and EAP or Work and Family LifeUpdates and maintains accurate employee health records (manually and computerized). Generates reports for annual health complianceAscertains appropriate times to complete filing and organizing of file/supply roomProvides back-up clinical supportEnsures that JCAHO and DHS requirements are met that are Employee Health relatedExecutes interventions in accordance with Employee Health/ Infection Control Policies and Practices along with other hospital policiesEmployee participate in a collaborative work environment as demonstrated through teamwork and effective communicationAssists in planning and coordinating of employee functions and activitiesThinks of creative ways to enhance EH operations and/or the services provided to USC University Hospital and Norris Cancer Hospital employees and volunteers and all other customers in which we have contactPerforms other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Req High school or equivalentReq Specialized/technical training Graduate of an accredited Vocational Nursing ProgramReq Excellent written and verbal communication skillsReq Excellent public relation skillsReq Highly organized and detail-mindedReq Computer skills requiredReq Capable of communicating with all levels of employee-administrative to staff.Req Proficient analytical thinking and creative skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Pref 1 year Experience in an acute care setting or occupational setting immediately prior to applicationPref Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications:

Req Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN (CA DCA) Valid California Vocational Nursing licenseReq Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationReq Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
The hourly rate range for this position is $29.00 - $45.20. 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.