Employee Health and Wellness Nurse

Company: Kintegra Health
Location: Gastonia
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Information Title : Employee Health and Wellness Nurse Department : Nursing Position Classification/Category : Clinical Location : Customer Care Center Reports To : AVP-Nursing Direct Reports : None Summary of Position The Employee Health and Wellness Nurse is responsible for promoting and maintaining the health, safety, and well-being of employees. This role focuses on preventive care, health education, and compliance with organizational and regulatory standards to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Responsibilities Collaborate with the Director of Human Resources to establish goals and maintain compliance related to occupational health. Perform pre-employment, volunteer health screenings, and provide recommendations prior to employment. Assist employees with leave of absence and ensure safe return to work, including managing restrictions or conditions. Schedule and conduct annual health screenings for employees and volunteers; update vaccinations (e.g., PPD, Hepatitis B). Support employees in setting health goals and monitor progress. Maintain accurate employee and volunteer health records and monitor compliance. Advocate for preventive health care programs through education and follow-up. Oversee employee health protocols related to exposure and injury, including reporting, follow-up, and return-to-work recommendations. Manage bloodborne exposure protocols and follow-up. Assist the wellness coordinator with health promotion activities and screenings. Participate in special projects as directed by administration. Perform first aid measures when indicated. Administer venipuncture, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections. Store, log, and maintain vaccine supply using NCIR. Other duties as assigned. Employee Training Basic Life Support Instruction. Provides training for infectious disease and environmental safety. Qualifications North Carolina or Compact state licensure LPN Experience in occupational health, employee wellness, or related field preferred. Strong knowledge of health promotion, disease prevention, and workplace safety. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information. Basic Life Support Instructor Certification (or will obtain upon employment) Physical Demands Ability to sit, stand, kneel, crouch, and walk for extended periods. Ability to lift 50 lbs. Manual dexterity and intact auditory and visual sensory skills. May require working outdoors or within mobile units. Kintegra Employee Benefits: Monday–Friday schedule (no weekends) Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match up to 8% Paid Time Off after 90 days Holiday Pay starting on day one Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year Kintegra Health Core Requirements Patient First – Prioritize the well-being and desires of the patient. Build Not Blame – Focus on improving processes rather than assigning fault. Integrity and Honesty – Foster openness, honesty, and fairness in all actions. Cooperation and Flexibility – Work as part of an interdependent team, assisting beyond the job description when needed. Culturally Sensitive – Understand and effectively interact with people across cultures while maintaining awareness of one’s own. Our goals are: To provide continuing comprehensive and accessible primary care services to individuals and families of all economic levels within Gaston County. To provide primary care services to meet the physical as well as social health needs of individuals and families, promoting health maintenance, providing timely diagnostics, treatment, and referral services. To emphasize preventive care through patient and community education to help individuals become aware and responsible for their own health behaviors. To employ an interdisciplinary team approach in collaboration with other community providers to provide a continuum of appropriate patient/family-oriented care in a cost-effective manner.

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