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Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that values individuals, talents, partnerships, ideas, experiences, and different perspectives, recognizing their importance to the continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

Pay Range: $69.13 - $84.65/hr

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

We have an opening for an Occupational Health Lead Registered Nurse to support the full range of clinical activity. The Lead Nurse provides oversight of operations of the clinic including clinical laboratory, maintenance and operation of clinical equipment, supplies, pharmaceutical services, and supervision of medical assistants and nursing staff. You will participate in the delivery of occupational health services and perform return to work assessments, injury and illness, medical surveillance and certification examinations, health maintenance and education programs, health fairs and flu clinics as well as an array of medical testing and laboratory phlebotomy. In addition, you provide nursing leadership as well as independently deliver quality nursing assessment, and interventions under minimal supervision and within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act. This position is within the Environment Safety & Health (ES&H) Directorate.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

You will 

• Execute and have primary functional responsibility for Occupational Health Nursing services including supervision of employees; provide guidance, direction and ensure deliverables and actions are complete.
• Assess, analyze, and evaluate occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses, and initiate appropriate first aid clinical treatments.
• Conduct physical examination workups, including phlebotomy, EKG, spirometry, audiometry, and vision tests.
• Conduct health hazard evaluations, including worksite evaluations, and train and counsel patients on preventive healthcare.
• Provide technical leadership and oversite of the work of medical technicians.
• Assure facility and work activity safety risks are identified and managed to preserve and protect the health and safety of Health Service Department (HSD) Staff.
• Provide case management, operational oversight, and coordination of LLNL’s Return-To-Work, supporting reasonable accommodations in compliance with Federal and State law.
• Lead for HSD Emergency Preparedness and Laboratory Emergency Duty Officer liaison responsible for coordinating HSD activities in Laboratory drills and exercises.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
• Proven ability to lead a clinical team, train and develop nurses and medical assistants. 
• Possess a valid California Registered Nurse license and Occupational Hearing Conservationist (OHC) certification or the ability to obtain within reasonable time.
• Proficient with phlebotomy and intravenous therapy.
• Possess or obtain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience with health coaching and healthy habits programming, including the development and implementation of these behavior change interventions.
• Expertise in working with general populations to prevent and supplement the treatment of disease. Clinical nursing experience in an occupational health, emergency room or urgent care setting.
• Proven ability to work both independently and as a team member with strong effective interpersonal skills. 
• Advanced interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills necessary to interact effectively with a diverse workforce.

Qualifications We Desire

• COHN (Certified Occupational Health Nurse), CCM (Certified Case Manager), or other advanced certification.
• Certified in Spirometry and Audiometry.
• Experience in disability case management.
• Experience providing OSHA HCP assessments, or similar experience involving assessment and management of noise induced hearing loss.
• Certification in spirometry and 12 Lead Electrocardiogram.

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2025 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Our values - visit https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.  If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing.  Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. 

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Wireless and Medical Devices

Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession.  This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.  

If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas.  Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.

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To learn more about recruitment scams: https://www.llnl.gov/sites/www/files/2023-05/LLNL-Job-Fraud-Statement-Updated-4.26.23.pdf

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Reasonable Accommodation

Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory.  If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request. 

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