Employee Health Nurse

Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation•Tuba City, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Employee Health Nurse (EHN) is responsible for advocating for the health and safety of all employees by facilitating and directing an Employee Health Program which includes disease detection, prevention, and treatment; following up employee illnesses and injuries; conducting employee health screenings; and, to promote a safe work environment. The EHN will have knowledge of OSHA, Joint Commission and immunization compliance standards as related to employee health.

Requirements

Associate degree or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Must have a valid, current, full and unrestricted Professional Nursing License to practice nursing in any state of the United States of America, The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States
Must maintain a current valid certification of the following throughout employment: Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
A minimum of 5 years in Clinical Nursing experience.
Experience with adult vaccinations, blood borne pathogen exposures, occupational exposures, respiratory protection program including N95 mask fit testing, TB risk assessments, TB skin testing, and post exposure follow-ups.
Experience in the handling and administration of vaccinations including but not limited to: pneumovax, Mumps Measles and Rubella (MMR), varicella, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine (DTaP), and diphtheria toxoid (TD).
Experience must include organization and participation in mass vaccination clinics (e.g. employee influenza and/or community-based vaccination programs)
A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas:
Positive working relationships with others
Ability to create, manage, and coordinate programs independently and when necessary collaborate with diverse populations across many disciplines
Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints
Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences.
Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language, at times simultaneously
Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities using service recovery and customer service skills
Highly self-motivated and keen attention to detail
Proven track record of strong customer service orientation
Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Performs a variety of task and may lead and direct the work of others
A wide degree of creativity and latitude and works independently; provides detailed reports and instruction to Supervisor/Manager
Ability to work with spreadsheets in Excel, Microsoft Teams, Office 365, Microsoft programs
Completion of and above-satisfactory scores on all job interviews, demonstrating to the satisfaction of the interviewees and TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks, including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC a record of satisfactory performance and that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
Successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings indicating that the applicant is qualified to be employed by TCRHCC and demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
Submission of all required employment-related documents, applications, resumes, references, and other required information free of false, misleading or incomplete information, as determined by TCRHCC.

Responsibilities

Reviews new hire health questionnaires and conducts screenings to include health history and updates immunization requirements.
Refers employees with identifiable limitations and/or health risks to appropriate resources (e.g. workman’s compensation, occupation therapy, physical therapy, provider appointments, mental health, etc.).
Design and initiate employee health promotion initiatives that provide incentives and educational materials resulting in a healthier employee population.
Prevents injuries and illnesses by analyzing historical records; researching occupational literature; recommending measures to reduce risks of injury or illnesses.
Collaborate with Department Heads and Managers to facilitate the Workman’s Compensation Back to Work Program (refer to HR policy).
Monitors, trends, and provides follow-up of employee exposures to blood borne pathogens. Maintains accurate and current data base of these exposures.
Plans, implements, and conducts annual Employee Influenza Vaccine Program. Plans and implements other vaccine programs as directed by TCRHCC policy, to include Tetanus, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, COVID19 , Varicella, Influenza and MMR.
Conducts Tuberculosis (TB) screening for all employees and volunteers according to the Hospital TB control plan and/or at least annually. Conducts follow-up skin testing for all employee TB exposures. Refer and follow up on TB positive employees current and pre-employment.
Maintains the employee respiratory protection program including but not limited to mask fits and testing (N95 and Max Air). This includes annual training and updates. Collaborates with Epi Response Team in educating changes in PPE requirements for employees.
Maintains summaries and written reports required for employee illness/injury reporting.
Plans and implements annual TB and blood borne pathogen training to employees in required departments.
Provides education on an as needed basis regarding hand washing and isolation practices.
Strives to manage situations in a reduced risk manner. Functions autonomously within the Registered Nurse (RN) scope of practice but follows TCRHCC’s clinical practice policies and procedures in accordance with the Nursing Division Administrative oversight and medical bylaws.
Collaborates with Risk Management and Quality Assurance/Improvement in reducing employee injuries
Demonstrates awareness of an adherence to legal requirements pertinent to employee health and safety.
Maintains health records for current employees. Arranges for storage of former employee records and maintains a listing of such employees.
Participates as an active member on hospital-wide committees at the request of senior level management.
Collaborates with Infection Prevention and Epi Response Team regarding epidemic and pandemic responses.
Assists with the compilation of data and computer input for the employee health and TCRHCC databases.
Conducts new employee orientation on Employee Health.
Works directly with the Human Resource Department, Employee Health (EH) program policy and procedure development, fiscal year budget management and ensures compliance with all aspects of the EH program.
Monitor, screen, log, and interact with employees experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and complete tracking process as related to Communicable Disease Policy and Centers for Disease Control guidelines.
Complete fit testing training, PPE, donning and doffing training, PPE evaluation and review for employees and contractors of the organization.
Reconcile, retain, and organize all employee health files and update the immunization software system to maintain compliance to JC standards and regulations.
Complete all reports and policies for employee health and deliver to organization as needed. (Covid-19 data, immunization numbers, and PI related documentation).
Ensure notification of proper PPE expectation is always worn while on duty including but not limited to, face mask, gloves, gown, isolation gown, NIOSH-approved N95 filtering facepiece respirator or higher, if available), and eye or face shield.
Collaborates with Department Heads and Supervisors regarding questions and compliance of staff use of PPE
Complete all donning and doffing tasks in a safe acceptable method and discard of used PPE accordingly. (see CDC website for most current updates)
Light case/care management for employees regarding illness, injury, ADA accommodations, and other concerns related to job performance, job duties, and need for modifications both short and long term.
Performs other related duties.