LPN/Employee Health - South Central Regional Medical Center

Summary

South Central Regional Medical Center is looking for an organized, detail-oriented and compassionate individual to join our team as an Employee Health Nurse. As a non-profit organization, South Central Regional Medical Center is dedicated to providing the highest quality of healthcare services to not only our community but our employees.

The employee health nurse works under the direct supervision of the Director of Quality and must possess knowledge regarding the responsibilities & requirements of the employee health department. This nurse will play a vital role in ensuring that our employees meet and maintain the ongoing requirements set forth by the organization to help ensure a safe working environment.

Job Components

Key Responsibilities:

• Director & employee notifications for employee requirements and follow up item.
• Must maintain complete accurate employee health records.
• Responsible for all new hire employee health requirements and orientation preparation.
• Evaluation of hospital personnel health records with the annual health evaluation.
• Initiate and follow up on employee exposures.
• Tracking and trending TB conversions.
• Assist with fit-testing for all designated areas.
• Assist with data reporting for performance improvement & employee exposure reporting.
• Performs urine drug screening on employees as required or requested by administration.
• Travels offsite during influenza vaccination season to administer vaccinations if needed.
• May need to function as a bedside nurse in an emergency.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by the Director of Quality.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Adheres to regulatory standards and hospital policy.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge and pursues professional growth opportunities.
• Serves as a positive role model for new staff.
• Keeping access to protected health information secure and confidential.
• Contributes to a safe, supportive work environment that promotes teamwork.
• Adheres to the mission, vision and performance standards of South Central Regional Medical Center.

Essential Skill Competencies:

• Basic computer skills
• Basic email and phone skills
• Basic health care knowledge
• Effective communication skills: verbal and written
• Works well independently and in groups

Minimum Qualifications:

• Technical degree in nursing, with a current LPN license issued by the Mississippi Board of Nursing or similar professional degree and licensure or certification.
• BLS training
• Tuberculosis skin testing certification
• Urine drug screen training
• Must be able to read, write, and understand verbal and written communication.

Physical Demands:

During a normal shift, the incumbent will:

Occasionally (1-33%)

Frequently (34-67%)

Continuously (68-100%)

Climbing Stairs

Walk

Seeing (Visual)

Stand

Reach

Listening

Lift

Carry

Simple Grasping

Squat

Distinguishing colors

Sit

Bend

Forearm Rotation

Kneel

Firm Grasping

Hazardous Materials

Lifting 10-50 lbs

Lifting > 50 lbs with assistance

Carrying 10 to 20 lbs.

Push on wheels 200-400 lbs.

Pulling Up to 350 lbs with assistance

Use of Computer Carts

Lifting Up to 10 lbs

Carrying Up to 10 lbs

Push on wheels Up to 200 lbs

Use of Wheelchair

Use of Stretcher

Use of Carts

Use of Dynamap (1 lb)

Exposure Classifications: Moderate exposure risk

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