Employee Health Nurse - Freeman Springdale Human Resources

Freeman Health System • Springdale, AR

78d • Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on improving employee health within the organization by managing various health-related programs and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The Employee Health Nurse will assist employees with work-related injuries or illnesses, conduct health screenings, administer immunizations, and act as a resource for health matters. The position also involves managing the OSHA program, ensuring regulatory compliance, and participating in relevant committees.

Requirements

• Minimal Associates from accredited nursing program
• RN in the State of Arkansas
• 1 year minimum in nursing as a RN

Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively with peers, staff, leaders, and administration.
• Adapts to change in a positive, professional manner.
• Follows through on problems using the appropriate chain of command.
• Cooperates well with peers and supports group decisions.
• Communicates appropriate information to lead staff member, supervisor, manager or director in a timely manner.
• Completes required education in a timely manner.
• Assists employees who are injured or become ill at work; monitors health status.
• Performs pre-employment health screening.
• Provides immunizations for employees and others per established procedure.
• Acts as a resource person on health matters, reviewing such items as physicians' reports on employee health, workers' compensation insurance claims, medical restriction on employee work.
• Provides fit testing for TB respiratory protection program.
• Ensures staff compliance with all Employee Health related issues and activities.
• Tracks TB status via computer system.
• Prepares reports and makes recommendations.
• Administers OSHA program. Educates staff regarding OSHA safety issues. Maintains OSHA logs. Interacts with government entities to maintain OSHA compliance.
• Maintains Regulatory Compliance (OSHA, JCAHO, CDC Guidelines).
• Participates in Committees as required (Employee Health/Safety Committee, Environment of Care).
• Maintains a good knowledge base of Department Managers within the organization.
• Provides organizational leadership.
• Demonstrates population appropriate skill sets for all relevant patient populations.

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation
• Milestone payments with longevity of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flex time off (FTO)
• Extended Sick Pay
• Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members
• Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree