LPN – Employee Health

Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians and employees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors.

IMC is looking to hire a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Employee Health. Under the general supervision of the Infection Preventionist/Employee Health Coordinator and with the authority of the Director of Quality Management, the Certified Medical Assistant functions as a member of the Quality Management department, with responsibilities in the areas of pre-employment and annual health assessments of volunteers and employees, health promotion programs and assisting in meeting state and federal regulations that impact Iberia Medical Center employees and volunteers. The Certified Medical Assistant must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to assess the health of employees and volunteers based on completion of the employee health screening. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for adult & geriatric populations. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to function within an office environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• High School graduate
• Graduate of state approved LPN/LVN School of Nursing
• Currently licensed as a LPN in the state of Louisiana

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• CPR

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

· Ability to perform health assessment questionnaires and accurately document the results.

· Ability to communicate effectively

· Ability to interact courteously and tactfully with staff, management, volunteers and contract employees.

· Ability to administer vaccinations and perform fit tests

PRINCIPLE TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform pre-employment health assessments on new hire employees and volunteers, making proper recommendations regarding employment.
• Maintains appointment calendar for pre-placement health assessments, working with the HR department to schedule appointments in a timely manner.
• Maintains a record of employee health assessment, PPDs, HEP Bs, and follow-up appointments.
• Maintains Employee Health files.
• Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding contents of employee health files.
• Notifies employees of Employee Health appointments.
• Update immunizations and initiate mandated vaccines as per state/federal guidelines to employee on an annual and as needed basis.
• Initiate mandated vaccines as per state/federal guidelines to employees and volunteers.
• Participates in departmental and hospital improvement plan, as needed.
• Functions as a positive role model for peers and promotes a professional image of Iberia Medical Center.
• Maintains confidentiality, security, and integrity of employee and organizational data.
• Consistently lives by Iberia Medical Center’s PROMISE Standards of Behavior
• Any other duties required by Infection Preventionist or Dir. of Quality Mgmt.
• Assist with employee post exposure incidents by following up with the employees of their results
• Schedule follow-ups for employees who have had any type of exposure on the job for blood work, etc.
• Inputs immunization records ad updates flu vaccination status with the Louisiana Department of Health/LINKS
• Takes the lead on administering flu vaccinations for IMC employees leading up to flu season
• Keeps a log of temperatures for the vaccine fridge
• Orders materials and supplies for the Quality Department.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS:

• Great medical benefit plan
• Early access to earned wages
• Participation in robust state pension plan
• Dental, vision, life insurance, disability and more!

IBERIA MEDICAL CENTER is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled