Employee Health RN

Education/Training:

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High school diploma or equivalent.

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Graduate of an accredited RN program.

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Minimum of an AD in nursing is required.

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BSN, is desired but not required.

Experience:

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Minimum of two (2) years experience in bedside nursing is required.

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Relevant experience as an Employee Health Nurse is desired but not required.

Special Skills, Licenses or

Certifications:

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Current Colorado licensure as RN, in good standing.

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COHN (Certified Occupation Health Nurse) is strongly desired but not required.

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Current AHA BLS certification for healthcare providers is required.   

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Computer skills sufficient to utilize email, documents, spreadsheets and project management software.

Language Skills:

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Demonstrates ability to read, write, and clearly express one’s self in English 100% of the time.

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Additional languages are desired but not required.

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Demonstrates ability to listen.

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Demonstrates ability to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken work, to impart oral information to others or the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Work Environment:

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Work is performed in a hospital setting with exposure to work stress, environmental stress and frequent interruptions; noise level is moderate; frequent daily communications with patients, employees, vendors and/or the public. 

Cross-Training of  

Position: 

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PSMC cross-trains job positions.  This job description must cross-train to be able to effectively perform the job position(s) of:  RN: Infection Preventionist.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

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This position IS NOT responsible for supervising other personnel.

Job Hazards:

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Exposure to blood, bodily fluids and communicable disease. 

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Verbal or physical abuse.

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Exposure to radiation, chemicals and hazardous materials.

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Potential equipment and device / product hazards.

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Physical strain due to lifting, moving and positioning patients and/or equipment. 

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Potential strain / sprain from repetitive motions and sitting for extended periods of time.

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Liability due to current public consciousness. 

Culture:

Adheres to our standards of conduct and culture (WISER) as defined by our policies and procedures including maintaining, always, an attitude of positive teamwork, compassion, integrity, and respect for our patients, visitors and staff.   

Demonstrates commitment to service excellence and promotes positive patient, visitor, and employee experiences. 

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with others (i.e., co-workers, supervisors, patients, visitors, vendors of PSMC and the public). 

Works effectively on PSMC/department team matters and recognizes situations which require teamwork. 

Quality:

Must consistently demonstrate compliance with organizational-wide competency statements and performance criteria based on established quality and key performance indicators. 

Safety:

Participates in employee training, disaster preparedness and emergency events. 

Reports potential safety issues as soon as possible. 

Demonstrates safe operation of equipment and uses supplies / materials / chemicals as directed by instructions for use. 

Wears non-slip footwear to prevent fall and/or injury. 

Follows established policies and procedures for employee illness and/or exposure to illness/disease.  Does not come to work sick. 

Service Excellence:

Demonstrates proper phone etiquette when talking on the phone for business. 

Answers phone messages promptly, by the end of the business day or as established by your department.

Demonstrates proper email etiquette when utilizing PSMC email account. 

Answers email messages promptly. 

Demonstrates a willingness to perform tasks and complete assigned work, does not leave unfinished tasks for others to complete.

Organization-Wide Requirements:

Complies with all PSMC policies including, without limitation, timely attendance, code for dress and decorum, no conflicts of interest, no harassment, fragrance free, use of personal devices at work etc. 

Complies with all PSMC and department procedures, rules and directives. 

Check email at least once daily when on-shift (full time employees); check email at least once weekly and/or when on-shift (part-time / per diem employees).   

Maintains strict confidentiality of all patients matters and recognizes situations where confidentiality should be maintained even if not legally required.  Note: All employees must sign a confidentiality agreement with PSMC stating that information will not be shared with any entity or individual unless authorized or necessary for patient care.  Breaches of confidentiality will result in immediate disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from employment. 

Possesses computer knowledge / skills and the ability to learn and adapt to new programs and software. 

Keeps personal contact information updated in Human Resources and in PayCom. 

Sets up desk phone in compliance with established PSMC protocol.  Assures name is associated with the phone assigned to you, if applicable. 

Utilizes away messages when you are not in the office and responding to calls, if applicable. 

Sets up email signature in compliance with established PSMC protocol.

Utilizes away messages when you are not in the office and responding to emails.

Demonstrates the ability to perform CPR 100% of the time.

Demonstrates the ability to work and multi-task at a rapid pace with numerous interruptions 100% of the time.

Displays the ability to work independently with high self-motivation and directional initiative.

Displays the ability to cope and remain calm in escalating circumstances.

Participates in departmental inventory process periodically.

Attends, at least, 50% of all scheduled department staff meetings.

Performs other duties, as assigned by a supervisor. 

Departmental Responsibilities:

Meets all standard job requirements.

Accountability:

Meets standards and clear expectations for this position including, job performance, training, continuing education, certifications, conduct and adherence to district values.

Holds self accountable in a consistent and respectful manner.

Follows all approved PSMC policies and procedures.

Interpersonal Skills:

Communicates effectively, keeping leadership and team members informed and involved.

Treats people with respect, recognizes individuality and is fair and equitable in all interactions.

Demonstrates critical thinking skills in problem solving tactics. Uses sound and fair judgement in a calm and professional manner.

Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility when new information becomes available.

Works collaboratively with others, communicates the department’s vision and strategy across all levels of the organization, and builds consensus around key initiatives and projects.

Establishes and maintains respectful and effective relationships with providers, employees, patients and managers/directors/Senior Leadership.

Ability to handle high stress situations, rapid pace, multiple issues, interruptions and matters requiring sensitivity.

Able to work independently, meeting essential job functions, deadlines and priorities, while also utilizing available resources when needed.

Specific Departmental Operations:

Practices within the RN scope of care as defined by the State of Colorado.

Subject to leadership approval, the EH RN plans, develops, implements and revises the employee health program which addresses, at a minimum, the following:

• • The delivery of nursing care to sick or injured employees;
  • The monitoring of work related illness / injury trends and developing strategies to prevent / minimize work-acquired injury or illness;
  • The surveillance and reporting of annual influenza activity and other communicable diseases;
  • The coordination of pre-employment health screenings and immunizations with Human Resources;
  • The provision of required employee health visits and maintenance of documentation of such;
  • The provision of blood borne pathogen and other relevant annual education;
  • The management all employee exposures including assessment, treatment and follow-up;
  • The management of all pre-hospital service provider (law enforcement, fire department, EMS and other first responder) exposures including assessment, treatment, reporting and follow-up;
  • The management of Employee Health protocols in conjunction with physician supervision;
  • The management of a modified work program in coordination with the HR manager;
  • Development of Fitness for Duty Program
  • The management of a Respiratory Protection program;
  • The management of Medical Surveillance program for Oncology nursing / provider staff; and
  • The monitoring and follow-up from Employee Screening. Contact and follow-up with any employees reporting symptoms, showing a high temperature, or not completing screening when required.

Collects, analyzes and reports meaningful data using appropriate computer programs, i.e., Excel, Access.

Creates, develops and maintains necessary data tables and spreadsheets to support decision-making.  Is comfortable with data driven decision-making.

Creates and maintains relevant policies and procedures using best practice and current resources for employee health practices.

Works with the Infection Preventionist in monitoring work-related exposures.

Participates, in accordance with the approved employee health plan, in the quality assurance and performance improvement program.

Conducts new on-hire health screenings and annual employee health screenings to include health history, immunizations update, and brief physical assessment.

Refers employees with identifiable limitations and / or health risks to the appropriate resources.

Collaborates with Human Resources to ensure completion of all health screenings in a timely manner.

Conducts surveillance and follow-up of employee exposures to communicable diseases.

Plans, implements, and conducts annual Flu Vaccine program.

Plans and implements other vaccine programs as directed by APIC, CDC and other regulatory agencies, to include Tetanus and MMR.

Conducts TB screening for all new employees and other employees and volunteers according to the hospitals TB control plan.

Completes the annual CDC Tuberculosis Risk Assessment to determine the risk level and appropriate TB skin testing protocol for the upcoming year.

Conducts follow-up skin testing for all employee exposures.

Trends employee illnesses / injuries to identify safety and health issues.

Adheres to legal requirements pertinent to employee health and safety.

Maintains confidential employee health records separate from the EMR.

Maintains PAPR fleet; may work in conjunction with Respiratory Therapy for maintenance.

Applies appropriate charges for visits, immunizations, and supplies on a daily basis.

Ensures encounters without charges are correctly coded.

Maintains summaries and written reports required for employee illness / injury reporting.

Participates as an active member of the Infection Control Committee and on hospital-wide committees at the request of executive management.

Participates in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement program as necessary.

Conducts new employee orientation related to Employee Health as needed.

Pursues professional growth and maintains specialized knowledge and skills in Occupational Health nursing practice by participating in professional organizations and on-going continuing education/in-service training with emphasis in OH practice.

Meets the qualifications as set forth herein.