Licensed Vocational Nurse, Employee Occupational Health

The Employee Occupational Health LVN is a position within Chief of Staff Service at VA San Diego Healthcare System. Under the supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse (RN), the LVN functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team assisting with the delivery of care to employees. The primary purpose of this Employee Occupational Health LVN position is to provide a full range of services at VA San Diego Employee Health Office. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Employee Occupational Health LVN duties are performed under general supervision of an RN or MD/DO/NP, within the LVN scope of practice, established facility policies, and validated competencies. More complex practices or procedures may be subject to closer higher-level review. a. Completes staff registration and maintains accurate, timely documentation in multiple systems (e.g., eSHORE, CPRS, Vista/VES) under general supervision. Reviews assigned records for completeness, addresses routine documentation discrepancies, and refers unresolved or complex issues to the appropriate staff. b. Administers employee immunizations and provides individualized one-to-one education under general supervision, following established orders and clinic protocols based on applicable CDC recommendations. Implements immunization plans based on lab titer results reviewed by the RN or MD/NP and refers unclear results or exceptions for further review. c. Contributes to clinic injury and illness triage by gathering focused information, recognizing abnormal findings, and communicating the need for timely RN or MD/NP evaluation. Provides basic nursing first aid and initiates indicated emergency measures within validated competencies and established protocols, promptly obtaining appropriate assistance. d. Coordinates assigned routine components of medical surveillance programs, including tuberculosis (TB) and hearing surveillance, under general supervision. Maintains tracking, follows up on incomplete requirements, and verifies completion of pre-exam/evaluation testing for RN or MD/NP review. Refers complex surveillance issues or exceptions for higher-level review. e. Implements established tuberculosis screening and testing protocols and reviews measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella immunity documentation against established criteria. Identifies requirements for follow-up and coordinates routine follow-up under general supervision, referring unclear results or exceptions to the RN or MD/NP. f. Applies a broad working knowledge of practical nursing procedures to complete Employee Occupational Health assignments under general supervision. Exercises judgment within established procedures for routine situations and seeks closer review for more complex practices, procedures, or findings. g. Coordinates assigned clinic calendars and candidate appointments with human resources and Employee Occupational Health under general supervision. Organizes routine scheduling and follow-up to support timely candidate visits, resolves routine scheduling conflicts, and refers competing priorities or complex scheduling issues to the appropriate supervisor Preferred Experience: 1-2 years of LVN clinical experience with strong preference to am LVN that has worked in an employee occupational health or medicine clinic. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 0730 - 1600 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are p

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