Employee Health Coordinator RN

Bay Area Hospital•Fort Bridger, WY

6d•$97,386 - $138,702

About The Position

The Employee Health Coordinator RN coordinates and leads the programs of the Employee Health department and wellness program, and assists with implementing the employee safety program. The role provides guidance to Employee Health operations and support staff and develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for employee health and wellness services provided to employees, auxiliary members, physicians, and students. The coordinator administers employee health, workers’ compensation, disability, and return-to-work programs; supports managers with employee issues; works with Rehabilitation Services on injury prevention and ergonomic needs; and addresses fitness-for-duty needs with managers, employees, and physicians. The role also participates with Coos Health & Wellness and Infection Control regarding employee infectious diseases, evaluates equipment and contract-service needs, and develops and maintains the QPI program.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) minimum.
Registered Nurse licensed or eligible for licensure in Oregon.
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS), or obtain it by the last day of the month after the 60-day grace period.
Five to seven years of recent experience in an acute care hospital setting.
Effective communication and ability to work effectively with people from varied backgrounds.
Good judgment and effective critical-thinking skills; flexibility and ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
Ability to work effectively under stress and changing job requirements or situations.
Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software, and office equipment.
Ability to work effectively across departments and with the public; maintain confidentiality and work independently with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of Oregon OSHA regulations and ability to participate in formulating appropriate policies, plans, or programs.
Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance at the assigned job location.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Employee Health, Case Management, and/or Safety.
Prior Employee Health experience.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance to Employee Health operations and support staff.
Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for employee health and wellness services.
Provide employee health services and resources, including immunization programs, EAP, post-screen offers, respirator fit testing and health screening, exposure follow-up, worker rehabilitation, health and safety support, training, wellness programs, job-performance health assistance, and referrals.
Support and advise managers in dealing with employee issues.
Chair or serve on employee health and wellness committees and prepare reports as requested.
Administer the Workers Compensation, Preferred Worker, and Employer at Injury programs in accordance with applicable regulations.
Administer the Americans with Disabilities Act program.
Administer the Early Return to Work program, including applicable regulations and worker rehabilitation processes.
Work with Rehabilitation Services to address employee injury prevention and ergonomic needs.
Address fitness-for-duty needs with managers, employees, and physicians.
Participate with Coos Health & Wellness and the Infection Control program on employee infectious disease matters.
Evaluate and recommend equipment needs.
Evaluate needs for contract services.
Develop and maintain the QPI program.