Employee Health LVN

Mercy Medical Center a Dignity Health member has been building a rich history of care in our community for more than 100 years. We have grown from a small one-story wooden structure into a major healthcare provider with a new 186-bed main campus offering the latest in facility design and technology. Mercy also operates Outpatient Centers a Cancer Center and several rural clinics.Wherever you work throughout our system you will find faces of experience with dedication to high quality personalized care. Joining our 1300 employees 230 physicians and many volunteers you can help carry out our commitment to providing our community with the excellence they have come to associate with Mercy Medical Center.

Position Summary

Consistent with scope of licensure, parameters of the California LVN Nurse Practice Act, and Mercy Medical Center (MMC) policy and procedure, renders nursing care to assigned patient populations under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The Employee Health LVN is a non-exempt, confidential position.

• The position is responsible for supporting the Employee Health department with Employee Health and Workers’ Compensation activities. 
• Provides vaccination updates and TB screening for facility’s healthcare personnel.
• Coordinates and performs administrative and clerical activities relating to various aspects of Workers’ Compensation, employee health treatment, follow up and documentation.
• Assists with mandated health requirements and all other employee health issues. Assists Employee Health Manager with new hire and annual employee health screening, vaccine updates, data input, and generating reports.  Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Provides minor first aid care for industrial injuries and refers out to Occupational Health provider as needed.
• Responsible for case management and claims monitoring administration, report generation, and communication with employees, managers, insurance carrier, and at times medical personnel.
• This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of the Organization. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess and maintain a current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license with the state of California.
• Must possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.
• Three years healthcare and/or administrativeassistance experience required
• Knowledge of labor code and OSHA regulations and requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communcation skills mandatory. 
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Demonstrated ability to cope with complex and sensitive situations using excellent judgement and tact.  
• Must have good systems aptitude, analytical and organizational skills, and demonstrated abilkity to work as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with EHR (Cerner), ViaOne, Juris, Lawson
• Previous experience working in a doctor’s office or clinic.
• One year experience in Occupational Health, Workers' Compensation, and/or Human Resources, preferably in a health care environment.
• Prior Case Management experience
• Knowledge of Joint Commission, Title 8, Title 22, OSHA regulations, CDC & NOISH guidelines
• Advanced office skills
• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree

Salary : $26 - $35