LPN- Employee Health

Full-time, 40 hours per week

Monday-Friday, Dayshift

Minimum pay is $22.00 per hour

Non-exempt | Benefits Eligible

The Employee Health LPN provides and delivers health and safety services to employees and volunteers. The LPN focuses on prevention of illness and injury and protection from occupational and environmental hazards.

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* Conducts employment health assessments and screens, annual Tuberculosis (TB) surveillance tests, immunization administration, other routine screenings, and nursing care. Utilizes Therapeutic Communication while monitoring the physical, psychological, and social needs of employees and volunteers.
* Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies and organizational policies, plans, implements, educates, and evaluates nursing care using Evidence-Based Practices. Documents according to department standards, policies, and procedures. Maintains HIPAA compliance of all employee health records.
* Engages in the "workplace community" by staying aware of changes, participating in data collection, or auditing, and understanding Quality Improvement. Prepares and maintains on-line medical records. Maintains department files and orders historical files from Fireproof.
* Reviews and provides follow up to employee injury events, identifies, and communicates employee safety issues and makes recommendations to the Employee Safety team. Collaborates with Human Resources and Bureau of Worker's Compensation Third Party Administrator to ensure accident reports and records are accurate and timely.
* Maintains the technical skills required for phlebotomy in Employee Health. Including specimen accessioning, specimen preparation, and specimen delivery and storage. Coordinates department communications and processes, operates communication systems, deciphers general reasons for visit, registers in ReadySet, orders tests, and appropriately directs the employee. Acts as a preceptor for orientation and training of other Employee Health Assistant staff.
* Cleans, orders, and stocks clerical, drug testing, and clinical supplies. Monitors and maintains drug screening room through checking and appropriately documenting equipment daily.

Education: Completion of an approved License Practical Nurse program, required.

Licensure: Current LPN license, required.

Certifications: Current health care provider CPR/Basic Life Support certification, required.

Skills:
* Professional interpersonal skills to provide effective communication and customer service. Robust written and verbal communication skills.
* Critical thinking, analytical ability, and clinical skills to evaluate the physical and/or mental condition of the employee to determine the appropriate course of action.
* Effective computer skills to document efficiently and assist employees as needed within systems.
* Skills and knowledge acquired through completion of an approved LPN program.

Experience:
* Two years LPN experience in an ambulatory care setting or physician's office.
* Knowledge of computer data entry, preferred.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet