EMPLOYEE HEALTH NURSE - RN - FULL TIME

Description Summary/Objective

The employee health nurse functions as a member of the Human Resources Department, with responsibilities in the areas of pre-employment and annual health assessments of volunteers and employees, education, health promotion programs and workers compensation.

Essential Functions

• Administers post-employment screening physical program.
• Refers employees to Occ Med Physician as necessary.
• Facilitates all PPD’s, employee flu vaccines, follow-up on vaccines with new employees to ensure their series is complete, etc.
• Oversees and facilitates the Drug-free workplace program.
• Oversees Worker’s Compensation injuries and provides Case Management for Clinic employees and physicians.
• Works closely with the attorney representing the clinic in litigation cases, and attends mediation, deposition, and trial, and at times provides testimony in such cases.
• Maintains current and accurate Employee Heath Records and ensures compliance with State, Federal and OSHA laws.
• Conducts annual TB risk assessment and yearly OSHA reports of work place injuries for the Department of Labor and Statistics.
• Participates in Employee Education and Orientation Programs.
• Provides ergonomic workstation evaluations and make recommendations.
• Participate in Safety and Infection Control Committee.
• Tracking of injuries and recommending preventive measures including implementation of such measures when appropriate.
• Conducts quarterly safety inspection of all clinic facilities with worker’s compensation insurance carrier and Lanier Upshaw safety representative.
• Selects, orders, and maintains Employee Health supplies and equipment with budget guidelines.
• Sets up and maintains first aid kits and emergency supplies.
• Supervises and trains new employees in Employee Health procedures.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Position requires a great deal of walking, standing, moving and manipulating equipment, as well as lifting and moving objects, equipment and supplies.
• It is reasonable to anticipate lifting 20-25 pounds in any given day. Lifting up to 30 pounds may occasionally be required.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about the inside from the Care Team station to the exam rooms to interact with patients, staff, and providers.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as fax machine, copier and computer printer.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with Clinic staff, such as providers, call center representatives, receptionists, Patient Financial Services, Managed Care, specialty pharmacies, etc.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• May be exposed to live vaccines, blood-borne pathogens, and bio-hazardous materials.

Travel

• Travel is expected for this position.

Schedule

8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.