Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.
JOB SUMMARY
The Occupational Health Coordinator Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides patient care and education for workforce members throughout Harris Health System (Harris Health) under the supervision of the registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, physician assistant, or physician. The LVN uses the nursing process to ensure physical, social, psychological and spiritual needs are met. The LVN is responsible for assisting in the determination of predictable healthcare needs of workforce members within structured healthcare settings who are experiencing common, well-defined health problems with predictable outcomes. The LVN utilizes a systematic approach to provide individualized, goal-directed nursing care. The LVN coordinates care between members of the healthcare team to optimize the workforce members understanding of their condition and care requirements within the LVN scope of practice. A professional LVN assists with functions required in developing and implementing an effective programs within Occupational Health Services (OHS).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Licensure/Specialized Training:
a. Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
b. Licensure/Certification: Current licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of Texas.
Work Experience: 1 year experience in area of specialty preferred
Equipment Operated: Computer, Scanner, Photocopier, Fax, and Printer as well as other departmental and medical equipment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact) [x]
Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking) [X]
Bilingual [X] (Preferred [X] Languages: Spanish
Writing/Composing [x] Correspondence [x] Reports [x]
Research [Preferred] Statistical [Preferred]
Advanced Education Preference: N/A
Work Schedule: Weekends: Flexible, Weekdays, Overtime, Travel, On-Call
Other Requirements: Ability to collect, compile and interpret data. Self-organizational skills, requires minimal supervision. Basic knowledge of Occupational Health Procedures. Familiar with Quality Improvement/Utilization Management functions and external regulatory agency requirement. Basic knowledge of Microsoft functions. May require extended hours in addition to weekend/holidays for special projects/extenuating circumstances.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Designated Supervisor
EMPLOYEES SUPERVISED: Clerical, Technical/Professional (NE)