Employee Health Nurse - Employee Health Services

Prime Healthcare•Victorville, CA

2d•$25 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Overview Desert Valley Hospital is an accredited 148-bed acute care hospital located in Southern California. Desert Valley Hospital is in the top 5% of more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide for clinical performance. The hospital has achieved numerous quality award distinctions including Patient Safety Excellence Award, Women’s Health Excellence Award and Distinguished Hospital Clinical Excellence Award. Desert Valley Hospital, along with Desert Valley Medical Group, offers key services to the community including heart care, emergency services, labor and delivery, surgical services and more. For more information visit www.DesertValleyHospital.com . Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community ! Why Prime Healthcare? Desert Valley Hospital , a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Desert Valley Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to: Paid Time Off 401K retirement plan Outstanding Medical Dental Vision Coverage Tuition Reimbursement Many more Voluntary Benefit Options! Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time. This is a Fast-paced work environment in which you can take pride in serving an underserved community. Come Join a Team of Dedicated Healthcare Workers!!!

Requirements

Knowledge of theory, techniques and practices of employee health.
Minimum of 1 year experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
Experience in Workers? Compensation, insurance and the medical field preferred.
Current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State preferred.
BLS upon hire required.

Responsibilities

Coordinates employee annual physicals, PPD, and Fit Testing while maintaining tracking system.
Ensures timely processing of Workers' Compensation claims.
Evaluates accident reports to determine accuracy and completeness and to ensure adequate investigation.
Serves as the primary health contact for injured employees in the work environment.
If an RN, provides emergency evaluation and treatment for work related injuries.
If not an RN, refers employees to appropriate department for emergency evaluation and treatment for work related injuries.
Assures cost effective coordination of treatment, referral to preferred providers, collaborates with management in development of objectives for employee health services compatible with goals and objectives of the hospital.
Records and helps to maintain required confidential employee and administrative records.