EMPLOYEE HEALTH NURSE

Covenant Health•Morristown, TN

About The Position

Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System is a 170-bed hospital serving an eight-county region in East Tennessee’s Lakeway Area. The facility includes more than 20 emergency suites, advanced laboratories, radiology, and therapy services, and a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence for mammograms, biopsies, and nurse navigation. The Women’s Center features six modern labor and delivery suites and a secure nursery for newborn care. With state-of-the-art technology and a dedicated team, Morristown-Hamblen provides exceptional, patient-focused care close to home. To meet the needs of our growing community, we continue to develop services, attract new physicians, and embrace innovation, all to promote an improved quality of life. Position Summary: The Employee Health nurse is a registered nurse with ambulatory, occupational health, and community health nursing skills utilized in taking care of the worker.

Requirements

A minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience.
Current Tennessee RN license.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the tuberculosis surveillance and immunization programs: organizes department employees, ensures that all procedures are documented, follows-up with employees with problems, maintains each department's compliance records, and performs tests/immunizations accurately.
Performs employment history and physical assessment. Makes initial evaluation concerning employee's ability to be hired.
Assesses and treats work-related and non-work-related health problems per protocols and within the scope of nursing practice.
Identifies and makes appropriate referrals for health problems which are outside the scope of nursing practice.
Assess educational needs of employees. Demonstrates ability to communicate to employees about pertinent occupational health problems.
Maintains verbal and written health information about employees in a confidential manner.
Prepares employees for exams; performs initial functions (i.e. vital signs). Assists NP/MD as needed.
Serves as a resource to managers and employees. Collaborates with other healthcare professionals in the interdisciplinary fashion to promote quality care for the employee.
Identifies equipment and supply needs; maintains equipment and supplies.
Determines the need for prophylactic measures for individuals exposed to communicable disease in consultation with NP/MD or established protocol.
Presents employee health information to new employees at new employee orientation.
Documents all pertinent information in the employee health record in an appropriate manner.
Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.