Employee Health LVN

JOB SUMMARY

The Employee Health Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) promotes health and safety to all employees by facilitating an Employee Health Program which includes disease detection, prevention, and treatment; following up on employee occupational exposures; conducting employee health screenings, vaccinations; and promoting a safe work environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

Collaborates with Human Resources to ensure completion of all health screenings, including new hire and annual employee health screenings to include health history, immunizations update, and brief physical assessment.

Refers employees with identifiable limitations and/or health risks to appropriate resources.

Serves as customer support to staff by responding to all questions and/or concerns regarding employee health.

Conducts employee health programs such as immunizations, as well as Flu campaign and TB screening for all new employees, all other employees, and volunteers.

Completes annual fit-testing/PAPR training for all designated employees

Provides for and manages employee exposures. Conducts follow-up testing for occupational exposures such as Hep B, Hep C, HIV and TB exposures.

Documents, tracks and analyzes employee occupational exposures to identify safety and health issues. Conducts surveillance and follow-up of employee exposures to communicable diseases.

Provides health education and guidance to staff through training and educational materials. Plans, implements and conducts annual TB and blood borne pathogen training to employees as required.

Manages confidential employee medical records and authorized record release.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

Knowledge of health and safety legislation.Knowledge of professional nursing principles and techniques used in the assessment, care and treatment of patients.Skill in providing high quality, efficient and cost-effective acute care, new hire screening, immunizations, screenings, and health and wellness education to employeesSkills in primary prevention of injury or diseaseVerbal and written communication skills.Interpersonal and organizational skills.Ability to use critical thinking and experience to conduct a range of risk and health assessmentsAbility to plan, implement, conduct, and improve upon employee health programs and wellness services.Ability to document, track and analyze employee occupational exposures to identify safety and health issues.Ability to deal with health and safety risks as they arise.Ability to remain calm and think clearly in emergency situations.Ability to work in a team environment.

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

• Tuition Reimbursement

• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program

• MAJOR - Nursing

• EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience

• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

 Basic Life Support (BLS)

 License Pract/Vocational Nurse (LVN)

As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.