Employee Health & Wellness

Employee Health and Wellness

The City of Goldsboro has provided a health/wellness initiative for over 20 years.  The City employs a full-time Occupational Health Nurse who provides nursing services and monthly health beat sessions for city personnel.  Some of the services include, but are not limited to:

  • Coordinate and direct the health/wellness program. Provide professional guidance to employees for health/wellness.
  • Provide first aid services, consultations and training needs for physician intervention
  • Oversee and monitor results of periodic check-ups to include pulmonary functions and hearing tests.
  • Provide consulting for employees regarding their personal health care.
  • Provide nursing services for employees such as blood pressure checks, allergy, hepatitis and flu injection, hemoglobin and blood sugar checks, as well as over-the-counter medication and bandage changes.
  • Provide flu, hepatitis and other vaccines for affected employees.
  • Provide assistance and advice to city-wide personnel to ensure compliance with all HIPAA regulations.
  • Provide educational literature and other health-related materials for professional development.
  • Oversee FMLA & Workers Compensation Programs
  • Oversee Hearing Conservation Programs
  • Administer pre-hire, post-accident, and random drug screenings.

Kim Powell

Occupational Health Nurse

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