RN-Employee Health

Job Details:

Summary of Job Purpose

• Assesses and reviews health of employees and volunteers; i.e., immunization, testing, physicals. Treats illness and "on-the-job" injuries, provides health counseling, keeps accurate records. Assists employees and completes Workers Compensation and Disability claim forms.

Essential Job Responsibilities The following is a summary of the essential functions of this job. The employee may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time.

• • Assists with pre-placement physicals, orders lab work, does TB tests/orders chest x-rays, sets up health record.
  • Conducts Annual Assessment and TB testing of all employees and Volunteers.
  • Provides first aide, blood pressure checks, sick all care, employees at home sick follow-up by phone (at request from department).
  • Assists employees with Worker's Comp/Disability/FMLA Leaves. Processes and ensures benefits are available. Coordinates Return-To- Work Program.
  • Attends Infection Control and Safety/Emergency Management meetings monthly and provides statistics for each.
  • Provides immunizations as required, needed, requested (MMR, Flu, Tetanus).
  • Ensures all Worker's Compensation records include the OSHA 200 log and are maintained consistent with regulations and maintains OSHA log.
  • Keeps records of employee testing, lab work, accidents, illnesses and enters health information in computer.
  • Provides first aid for on the job injuries.
  • Provides health counseling to employees.
  • Tracks and performs annual respirator fit-testing as required.
  • Performs any other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Qualifications

• Education:

  • 2 yr. college degree, R.N., Bachelors of Nursing required.

• Experience:

  • 5-10 years nursing experience

• Training/License:

  • Computer skills/current NYS Registered Nurse License

• Other:

  • BLS Certification

About Us:

HealthAlliance Hospital