Employee Health Nurse - LPN (Full Time), Marlton

Virtua Health • Evesham Township, NJ

1d • $26 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment. In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics. The ideal candidate must be local & willing to travel to & support multiple hospital & clinic locations. Summary: Implements system wide surveillance program. Is responsible for managing all employee work related communicable disease surveillance. Manages the return-to-work process. Retrieves employee health records for regulatory surveys. Provides education and guidance for hospital employees through programs focused on safety needs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year experience.
• Strong computer and clinical skills required.
• Knowledgeable and proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Graduate of practical nursing program from accredited school.
• Current NJ LPN license.

Nice To Haves

• Employee Health/Occupational Health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements system wide surveillance programs, (Flu vaccine, TB, Fit Testing, Laser Eye, Hearing conservation and work-related communicable disease surveillance.
• Performs return to work function for employees out of work.
• Is responsible for managing the outside testing in-box, the on-line assessment tool, EPIC daily triage list.
• The return-to-work list and the daily Epic resulting in-box.
• Communicates to leaders and ensures employee compliance with Fit testing, TB assessment and Flu vaccine, Hearing conservation, Laser Eye testing, and communicable disease exposures.
• Participates in the system wide Infection Control Council.
• Responsible for Virtua Works data entry, maintenance of equipment, and ordering of supplies and vaccines for above programs and surveillance purposes.
• Acts as a resource to Virtua Occupational Health to support Respiratory Fit testing of new hires and employees.
• Assist with employee request for medical exemption for required vaccines.
• Assist with employee request for religious and medical exemption(s) for respirator usage.
• Identifies process improvements in daily operations and system wide surveillance programs.
• Provides feedback periodically during staff meetings.
• Manages all Employee Health & Safety email inboxes and voice phone messages.
• Responds to e-mails and phone calls in a timely manner.
• Communicates any employee concerns with management as soon as they arise.
• Effectively navigates Virtua Works to ascertain employee information.
• Is proficient in running reports for aforementioned above programs.

Benefits

• Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees