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 accessto 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 (LVN), 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
The Employee Health LVN:
- 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)