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Employee Health LPN (License Practical Nurse)Monday - FridayPosition Summary: Provides and promotes employee health programs to employees, physicians,volunteersand students. Supports the worker’s compensation program and OSHA log for Sovah Health - Martinsville.
Conducts pre-employment and annual health screening tests for all employees.
Screens employees who become ill or injured on thejob andmakesappropriate referralsfor further treatment whenappropriate forthe employee.
Monitors, treats, and counsels employees exposed to communicable diseases, based on protocols.
Administers medications according to standing and/or written orders.
Documents andmaintainsaccurateand current employee health records.
Keeps abreast of current theory and practice of nursing.
Attends educational seminars and courses related to employee health issues.
Participates on hospital Infection Control Committee and Safety Committee.
Compiles monthly and quarterly reports for quality assurance and corporate requirements.
HR contact for student intern/shadowing program.
Maintains and posts OSHA logs.
Reports all referred employee injuries to Insurance Carrier.
Maintainsaccuraterecords for Workers’ Compensation claims.
Makes all follow-up contacts with Carrier representatives, medicalcaretakersandemployees.
Works cooperatively with Hospital’s WC carrier representatives and medical caregivers tofacilitateand expedite the employee’s return to work.
Arranges for andmonitorsall temporary light-duty assignments.
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose.Comeworkwhere you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Licensed for 220 beds, SOVAH Health – Martinsville, is a full service, acute-care hospital providing over 22 medical specialties. Among the services we offer are a home health & hospice agency, advanced wound healing center, cardiac rehabilitation center, two cardiac catheterization labs, and medical & radiation oncology services. Where We Are: In Martinsville,you canexplore culture and arts, enjoy kayaking or hiking and so much more in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. From the river to the racetrack, we offer plenty of activities to guarantee that you and your family have afun-filledand safe place to live! Why Choose Us:
Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellnessassistance
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistancefor qualified applicants
Professional development and Growth opportunities
And much more…
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate of a school of practical nursing.
Licensed Practical Nurse from the Virginia Board of Nursing or compact Staterequired.
Minimumof threeyears' experiencein nursingrequired.
Experience in employee health, occupational healthpreferred.
Requires critical thinking skills, decisivejudgmentand the ability to work guided by protocols under guidance of Medical Director and RN Manager.
Ability to work under stress;maintainemotional control.
Demonstrates ethical and professional behavioral characteristics and attitude
Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Associationrequired.
EEOC Statement:
SOVAH Health - Martinsville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans'statusor any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Job: Nursing Organization: Title: LPN - Employee Health Location: Virginia-Martinsville Requisition ID: 7455-12042
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