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Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Provides specialized occupational health nursing care for individuals and groups of Harness Health Partners and Bon Secours Mercy Health clients. Facilitates communication between health care providers, employees and employers in order to provide quality, efficient health care.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides clinical nursing services for occupational and non-occupational injury and illness while meeting all governing practice standards.

• Performs a variety of physical assessments to include the following: Occupational and medical history, physical exam, vision and hearing screenings, spirometry, EKG, graded exercise tests, breath alcohol tests, urine drug screens, venipuncture, and vaccine administration

• Reports findings appropriately as per corporate client policy, making referrals and recommendations as necessary.

• Initiates and maintains occupational health and safety documentation that meets legal and policy requirements of Harness Health Partners and Bon Secours Mercy Health.

• Protects confidentiality of information within areas of own position responsibilities by preventing unauthorized release, both verbally or in writing.

• Communicates clearly with employees, employers, insurance providers and other health care providers.

• Fosters understanding of the individual’s medical and workplace plan in order to prevent further injury and to promote early and successful return to work.

• Effectively instructs individuals and groups concerning the following: Individual health care plan, healthy lifestyle choices, safety behaviors, work limitations

• Organizes and maintains efficient occupational health units by maintaining cost-effective and medically appropriate inventory of supplies and equipment, cleaning treatment areas and equipment, calibrating equipment, and sterilizing equipment

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards of Harness Health Partners and Bon Secours Mercy Health and its corporate clients.

• Practices Universal Precautions. Plans, develops, implements and evaluates educational programs and seminars as requested.

• Assists with marketing presentations as needed.

• Attends departmental meetings, training, and participates in company meetings.

• Enhances professional and personal growth and development through participation in educational programs, literature reviews and in-service meetings.

• Promote, support, and continue the mission and goals of Harness Health Partners and Bon Secours Mercy Health. Follow policies and procedures of Harness Health Partners and Bon Secours Mercy Health Performs other duties as assigned.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) from the state of employment (required)
BLS Basic Life Support (required)

Education

High School Diploma or GED (required)

Completion of an accredited program for licensed practical nursing (required)

Work Experience

1 year of experience in emergency room, ambulatory care, community health, family practice, or ICU experience. (required)

1 year of occupational health experience. (preferred)

Language

None

Patient Population

Pediatrics (1-12 years)

Adolescents (13-17 years)

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

General office environment.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Other: Travel across the country

• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements - Mark selections with an "X":

This section addresses the physical demands and work position of the associate in the role. Please identify the frequencies for ALL physical requirements for each physical demand and work position below.

Physical Demands

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Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Physical Requirements

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Perform shift work

Maneuver weight of patients

Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings

Reach above shoulder

Repetitive arm/hand movements

Finger Dexterity

Color Vision

Acuity – far

Acuity – near

Hazards

Depth perception

Use of Latex products

Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Bon Secours Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

We’ll also reward your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• An employer-matched 403(b) for those who qualify
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

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All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected].