Employee Health Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Code: OH1411
Part Time Days

 

ABOUT US

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

 

JOB TYPE

Classification: Nonexempt

Supervises Positions: No

 

JOB SUMMARY

The Employee Occupational Health Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing occupational health services to the employee population as indicated by policies and procedures. The primary responsibility is to provide assistance to the PA/NP in the Employee Sick Clinic and Employee Occupational Health during office hours.

Communication: Maintains good communication and a positive relationship with employees at all levels of the organization.  

Expresses information (ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively.  Makes clear and convincing presentations.  Listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.   Drafts clear, concise communication and documents.  

Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions. 

Perceives the impact and implications of decisions and commits to action to accomplish organizational goals and cause change.  Manages special projects regarding recruitment and selection.  Assesses, plans, and implements the on-boarding and staff development processes. 

Problem Solving: Uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.  

Adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles  Effectively deals with ambiguity.  Understands regulatory requirements related to Human Resources and advises leaders on questions or concerns. 

Self-Management: Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment.  

Works with minimal supervision.   Is motivated to achieve and completes assignments in a timely manner.  Demonstrates responsible behavior. 

Teamwork: Exercises skills to establish HR as a trusted, credible business partner.  

Develops and maintains excellent working relationships within HR and other business departments.  Establishes productive relationships and rapport with customers by providing timely follow up on issues/concerns.   Provides leaders with appropriate guidance on handling issues, providing rationale for recommendations so that leaders can make informed decisions. 

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: LPN required.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in physician office and/or hospital experience preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy.

Licensure: Applicable state LPN license required.

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code: 20A, Nursing

Work Function/Activity: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand

The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.

 

OTHER

May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes On call responsibilities as directed: Yes Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes