Duties include extensive medical collaboration, education and implementation of core functions of assessment, assurance and policy development to address state employees health and wellness needs. There is extensive interaction with state officials, health care professionals and organizations.
Supervision is exercised over a staff of professional nurses.
Work is performed under the general direction of the Division Director. Evaluates operational needs and priorities, establishes health risk intervention methods, and organizes program procedures, staff time and resources to best meet the wellness needs of state employees. Initiates and develops wellness programs in collaboration with the Vermont Department of Health. Obtains the involvement of available medical resources in the assessment of employee health needs, the development of resources to meet those needs and the promotion and achievement of the program's goals. Develops and encourages efforts by interagency health teams in meeting the program's goals.