Occupational Health Nurse - LPN (West Fraser Location)

Position Summary:

Under the leadership of the Director of Professional Services, the Occupational Health Nurse, LPN is an active member of the nursing team that works to determine the strategic vision, goals, philosophy and direction of CRHS. The Occupational Health Nurse, LPN is responsible for the on-site development and administration of efficient and professional operations of occupational health services in accordance with company policies, practices, procedures, and applicable regulations to achieve the desired goals and objectives. The Occupational Health Nurse, RN assists the employer with all aspects of health services staffing, competency, processes, customer service, and quality improvement.  The Occupational Health Nurse, LPN follows up on all work-related illnesses and injuries, conducts employee health screenings, and promotes a safe work environment. The Occupational Health Nurse, LPN is also responsible for providing oversight of both FMLA and Worker’s Compensation programs.

Basic Qualifications:

• Education:

Requires completion from a Licensed Practical Nurse program from an accredited vocational or community college.

• Experience:

Requires up to one year of work-related experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Licensure, Registrations & Certifications:

Requires a current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Requires a current certification in Basic Life Saving (BLS). (If BLS certification is not current upon hire, it must be obtained within three (3) months of hire.)

Requires and maintains a current and valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Conducts on site new hire health screenings and annual employee health screenings including health history, immunization updates and brief physical assessment.
• Refers employees with identifiable limitations and/or health risks to appropriate resources.
• Offers health promotion incentives and educational materials.
• Facilitates through Human Resources the completion of all staff annual health screenings.
• Conducts surveillance and follow-up of work-related injuries and illnesses.
• Plans, implements and conducts annual Flu Vaccine Program.
• Conducts annual TB screening for all current and new staff and other employees and volunteers according to CRHS’s TB control plan, performs follow-up skin testing for all staff with TB exposures.
• Plans, implements and conducts annual TB and blood borne pathogen training to employees in required departments.
• Prepares trend data for employee illnesses and injuries to identify safety and health issues.
• Maintains adherence to OSHA 300 Log.
• Maintains employee health records and ensures records are confidential.
• Prepares and maintains reports required for employee illness and injury reporting.
• Serves on the Accident Investigation Committees.
• Assigns employees with work related injuries to light duty and ensures the proper referrals are made with Worker Compensation physicians.
• Manages all worker’s compensation claims and OSHA 300 log.
• Provides oversight on all employees on FMLA leave.
• Responsible for providing lab draws on all patients referred to her from physicians.
• Ensures oversight and delivery of all lab draws.
• Ensures the continuous survey readiness of any and all regulatory agencies, including Joint Commission, EEOC and other governmental agencies.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.