Employee Health RN | Full Time 30hrs | Concord Hospital

Concord Hospital Health System•Concord, NH

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About The Position

The Employee Health Registered Nurse (RN) provides services designed to evaluate, promote and support the health and safety of Concord Hospital staff (employees, volunteers, medical staff, students, contractors, and other populations). The Employee Health Medical Director provides guidance and authorizes medical orders and protocols for the Employee Health Program. Services include: Post-offer health screens, immunity screening and vaccination, infectious disease screening, detection and prevention, employee illness and injury services, medical surveillance, health and wellness services and promotion of a safe work environment. The RN collaborates with Human Resources’ personnel, Infection Prevention and Control staff, Safety personnel, supervisory staff, employees, and external providers.

Requirements

Associate's degree (A. D.), Diploma in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, or equivalent course credentialed by American Heart Association
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Hampshire
Three or more years of clinical nursing experience.
One year of clinical experience may be deferred with four or more years of formal nursing education, or certification in Occupational Health Nursing.
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively in a team setting and establish positive cross-functional relationships.
Must have proficient typing and data-entry skills.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Occupational Health Nursing (COHN/COHN-S) a plus.

Responsibilities

Assesses employee illness and injury and develops plan in the context of work-relatedness and ability to perform the job safely.
Provides Infection Control and Prevention services to employees to prevent communicable disease.
Performs, documents and communicates the results of a variety of employee health services, including screening and surveillance exams and evaluations.
Oral and written communication is managed according to hospital and department policy and procedure.
Actively engages in departmental, team and committee initiatives.
Manages employment-related multi-disciplinary medical concerns in a manner that facilitates performance of essential job functions within the employee’s work capacity.
Promotes employee wellness through case management, health promotion and education.
Provides employee health information, education and training related to a variety of audiences.
Maintains the employee health clinic including medical records, schedule, equipment and work area in compliance with departmental and hospital standards.
Applies LEAN principles.
Takes responsibility for individual performance goals.
Assists with Occupational Health responsibilities as needed.
Assists with Worker's Compensation nurse case management as needed.