RN - Registered Nurse - Employee Health

Job Summary

Responsible for performing the functions of the Employee Health Service Department through promoting wellbeing and a safe working environment for all employees.

Job Duties

• Performs health screening on all newly hired employees and reassessment upon transfer as necessary.
• Administers immunizations consistent with current policies.
• Coordinates annual health assessment program including, but not limited to, TB testing and immunization review with update of records.
• Evaluates and follows up with blood borne pathogen exposures in cooperation with Health Service Nurse Practitioner and Physician.
• Coordinates the annual influenza vaccine administration program in assigned areas.
• Participates with the Infection Control Department in appropriate actions following infectious exposures of employees.
• Serves as a resource and provides leadership to other members of the Health Service Department and within the health system.
• Monitors changes in Health Service standards required by regulatory agencies.
• Reviews Health Service policies annually with the Health Service policy and procedure committee in collaboration with Infection Control.
• Coordinates ongoing required record keeping logs and prepares reports as requested.
• Provides educational information to employees consistent with the mission and objectives of the Health Services Department.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.