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Nashville, Tennessee, Tennessee
Posted: 20-Dec-24
Location: College Station, Texas
Categories:
Internal Number: 24020434
Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Department: Employee Health
Status: Full Time, Day Shift
Shift: 7:30am- 4:00pm (Monday- Friday)
About Us
At Baylor Scott & White Health, we support the well-being of people, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White, Texas' largest non-profit healthcare system, helps you live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our competitive benefits package empowers you to live well and provides:
- Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
- Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
- Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access
to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more - Immediate access to time off benefits
At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
Job Summary
You'll be an Employee Health Nurse, promoting staff health and safety. Tasks include leading an Employee Health Program to detect, prevent, and treat diseases. You'll manage follow-ups after staff exposure to hazards and conduct health screenings and vaccinations. Your goal is a safe, healthy workplace.
What You'll Do
- Identifies workers with potential health risks or limitations and directs them to suitable resources for further assistance.
- Acts as a support system for staff, responding to queries and concerns related to employee health.
- Supervises health initiatives for workers, like Flu campaign and Tuberculosis screening for new hires and volunteers.
- Conducts yearly fit tests or Powered Air Purifying Respirator training sessions for designated employees.
- Manages workers' exposure to risks and hazards. Arranges follow-up testing for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV, and Tuberculosis.
- -Manages tracking worker exposure to identify health risks.
- Monitors employee exposure to diseases.
- Provides health education to staff through training and resources. Plans, executes, and conducts yearly Tuberculosis and blood-borne pathogen training sessions.
- Handles confidential employee health files and responsible for authorized records release.
What Will Make You Successful In The Role
- Having a clear understanding of health and safety laws is key.
- Familiarity with the methods and techniques employed by professional nurses to assess, care for, and treat patients.
- I have experience offering consistent, high-quality acute care, screenings, immunization, health education, and well-being services to employees.
- Abilities related to preventing both illnesses and injuries are beneficial.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Proven skills in social interaction and organization.
- The ability to effectively use critical thinking and prior experience in performing comprehensive risk and health assessments.
- Proficiency in planning, executing, reviewing, and enhancing wellness programs and services for our employees' health.
- Skilled in documenting, tracking, and studying the occupational exposures of our employees to detect any safety and health concerns.
- Able to handle health and safety risks promptly as they come about.
- Prepared to stay calm and make quick, clear choices during emergencies.
- The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Belonging Statement
We think everyone should feel welcomed, valued, and supported. Our workforce should mirror our communities.
Qualifications
- Grad of an Accredited Program
- Minimum of (2) two years of experience in the relevant field is required for this role
- Must have a valid basic support (BLS) certifications
- Valid License Pract/Vocational Nurse (LVN)