LPN - Occupational Health

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LPN - Occupational Health','Full-time','LPN/LVN','Full Time','Full Time','80','80','Occasional','Occasional','TEXAS-HOUSTON-TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER','','!*!Catholic Health Initiatives St. Luke's Health is a health
system located in the Greater Houston area. It is a part of one of the largest
health systems and the second largest faith-based health system in the United
States.  CHI St. Luke's Health's facilities
have been recognized as some of the best in the nation.The LPN - Occupational Health is responsible for providing the
delivery of excellence in care in a professional manner to all employees and
non-employees in the Texas Medical Center Occupational Health Department. The
services includes, but not limited to, the following: Pre-employee health
reviews, urine drug screening, employee illnesses, return to work, injuries
particularly blood & body fluid exposures, Participates on a rotating basis
will the 24/7 Call procedures, TB screening program, Influenza Program, Benefits
Fair participation, ordering medications and medical supplies for the clinic. In
addition the nurse will cross train to all other positions within Occupational
Health and be able to professionally perform those Functions. Knowledge and
applications of policies related to practice is necessary. Accurate
documentation is a must. ','!*!Minimum Job
Qualifications

Minimum
Education: Some College; Licensed in the Texas as a
Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Minimum years in field
previous to employment: *Two (2) years of previous experience
in Occupational Health, the Emergency Department or Intensive Care Unit/Coronary
Care Unit
*Past clinical hospital
experience

 

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*Computer competency in Word and
Excel*Able to assess the severity
illnesses and injuries.

 

Position
Responsibilities 1. Reviews health history and
evaluates an employee or employee candidate at risk for injury due to a work
related duties. Refers employees/employee candidates to the Employee Health
Consultant to determine ’s ability to perform prospective duties. Educates
candidates on the two-step TB process and requirements for follow
up   2. Evaluates any employee
presenting to Occupational Health Services for complaints of illness or injury,
providing treatment or referral to a physician, documenting actions on the
Employee Injury report, ER referral form or the employee’s health record.
Reports unsafe practices to the Safety Department   3. Maintains employee immunization
programs including the vaccine-on wheels program and the employee tuberculosis
screening program. Monitors and documents temperature on the medication
refrigerator, orders vaccines and medical supplies to ensure a consistent
supply   4. Evaluates employee &
non-employee blood and body fluid exposures and Initiates patient and employee
& non-employee testing according to the policy at the time the Employee
Injury report is received. Obtains test results, follows-up abnormal values,
Provides counseling and appropriate treatment. Documents precisely. Notifies the
insurance carrier/medical schools, as appropriate. Implements care/treatment in
compliance with the relevant policies. Ensures that logs, including Blood &
Body Fluid log, is consistently up to date   5. Initiates job placement drug
screening, monitors results and upon receipt of positive results notifies and
schedules conferences with candidates and Employment to review and withdraw the
offer of employment. Orders urine drug-screening supplies ensuring a consistent
supply  









6. Cross trains to all other jobs
within the department and is able to perform that function  ','We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.','2017-R0142926','CHI St. Luke's Health System','LPN - Occupational Health

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