LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse

Duties and Responsibilities Obtain and accurately document employees' vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respirations, height, and weight. Maintain accurate documentation of vaccinations, PPD testing, vision screenings, mask fit testing, and other services in the electronic medical record.

Star Nursing Has Urgent Per Diem Needs for LVNs

Location: San Diego, CA
Start Date: ASAP
Assignment End Date: Assignment through the end of the year
Shift Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Openings: 1 LVN
Contract Length: Full Time / Per Diem
Specialty: Clinic

LVN Pay Rate (No Housing): $45/hr

Benefits:

• Dedicated recruitment team to assist throughout your placement

• Weekly pay and flexible scheduling options

• Access to a network of healthcare facilities nationwide

• Hotel discounts and referral programs

• Continuing education resources

• Healthcues membership for additional wellness support (this does not replace existing medical plans)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtain and accurately document employees' vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respirations, height, and weight
• Administer vaccinations and immunizations according to provider orders, standing protocols, facility policies, and the LVN scope of practice
• Review immunization histories and assist with identifying outstanding employee health requirements
• Perform PPD or tuberculin skin testing, including placement, documentation, and reading within the required timeframe
• Educate employees regarding PPD follow-up instructions and the importance of returning within the appropriate reading period
• Perform vision screenings using department-approved equipment and procedures
• Conduct respiratory mask fit testing after completing facility-provided training
• Educate employees on the proper use, placement, removal, and seal checking of respiratory protection equipment
• Assist with employee health clearance activities, pre-employment screenings, annual health requirements, and exposure-related follow-up
• Review health questionnaires, screening forms, immunization records, and other occupational health documentation
• Identify abnormal findings and promptly report or escalate concerns to the supervising RN, provider, or Employee Health team
• Prepare vaccines, supplies, testing materials, examination areas, and equipment before scheduled employee appointments
• Monitor employees for potential reactions following vaccination and respond according to established protocols
• Maintain accurate documentation of vaccinations, PPD testing, vision screenings, mask fit testing, and other services in the electronic medical record
• Provide employees with Vaccine Information Statements and other approved educational materials
• Follow vaccine storage, handling, preparation, administration, and documentation requirements
• Maintain infection-control practices, standard precautions, and employee-safety protocols
• Ensure examination rooms and clinical work areas remain clean, organized, properly stocked, and ready for use
• Protect employee health information and maintain confidentiality according to applicable privacy requirements
• Coordinate with Employee Health staff, providers, managers, and other departments regarding employee clearance requirements
• Assist with scheduling, follow-up communication, record completion, and other clinic workflow responsibilities
• Travel to or work at the San Marcos location when required by the assignment
• Perform other Employee Health LVN duties as assigned

Required Experience

• Ambulatory care or outpatient clinic experience
• Epic EMR experience
• Experience managing telephone or electronic patient messages is highly preferred
• Ability to manage multiple patient messages and clinical priorities efficiently
• Experience communicating with providers and escalating clinical concerns appropriately
• Strong clinical documentation, telephone communication, and organizational skills
• Familiarity with Epic SmartPhrases, inbox workflows, or similar message-management tools is preferred

Resume Guidelines - Required

• Resume must be current and fully updated
• All employment gaps must be explained on the resume
• Resume must include at least seven years of work history, or the candidate's complete work history if it is less than seven years
• Each position must include the job title, specialty or department, facility name, city and state, and month and year of employment
• Each position must state whether the candidate worked full-time or part-time and include the approximate hours worked
• Ambulatory care, outpatient clinic, telephone messaging, inbox management, and Epic experience must be clearly documented
• Epic or other EMR systems used must be identified
• Resume must include the month and year of nursing-school graduation
• Copies of any certifications listed on the resume must be available upon request

For the most prompt response, please APPLY ONLINE www.starnursing.com/job-board or send your resume to jobs@starnursing.com.

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