Employee Health Nurse

WVU Medicine•Wheeling, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the organization, coordination and delivery of employee health services to employees, medical staff, and volunteers.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
Two (2) years of nursing experience.
Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions.
Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients.
Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process.
Knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedure.
Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and other.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
Three (3) years of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Conducts new hire screenings and annual employee health screenings to include health history, immunizations update, and brief physical assessment.
Provides education prior to administration of annual vaccinations. Provide follow-up to ensure compliance with applicable policies. Records all vaccination information in accordance with policy and federal law.
Conducts investigation of personnel post exposure to blood or body fluids and counseling for post exposure incidents.
Maintain confidentiality of employee, patient, and departmental information.
Plans, implements, and conducts annual flu vaccine program.
Provides education in compliance with OSHA, CDC, or other regulatory agencies.
Assists in developing and presenting quality assurance and/or quarterly reports.
Facilitates and/or expedites assessment of Employee Health related issues, providing necessary interventions or making appropriate referrals as applicable.
Develops and maintains Employee Health policies and procedures.
Refers employee illness and injury visits to appropriate department as applicable for further evaluation.
Maintains Employee Health records and documents care provided as per procedure.
Maintains competency in Occupational Health, Employee Health, and Wellness related issues through conference/continuing education seminar attendance, committee participation, and literature review.
Participates in Performance Improvement activities as appropriate.
Interprets JCAHO standards and implements practices to meet standards.