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This position is responsible for the organization, coordination and delivery of employee health services to employees, medical staff, and volunteers. This position is responsible for the organization, coordination and delivery of employee health services to employees, medical staff, and volunteers.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Current unencumbered licensure with the WV Board of Registered Professional Nurses, or appropriate state board where services will be provided, as a registered professional nurse OR current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
EXPERIENCE:
1. Two (2) years of nursing experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
EXPERIENCE:
1. Three (3) years of nursing experience.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Conducts new hire screenings and annual employee health screenings to include health history, immunizations update, and brief physical assessment.
2. Provides education prior to administration of annual vaccinations. Provide follow-up to ensure compliance with applicable policies. Records all vaccination information in accordance with policy and federal law.
3. Conducts investigation of personnel post exposure to blood or body fluids and counseling for post exposure incidents.
4. Maintain confidentiality of employee, patient, and departmental information.
5. Plans, implements, and conducts annual flu vaccine program.
6. Provides education in compliance with OSHA, CDC, or other regulatory agencies.
7. Assists in developing and presenting quality assurance and/or quarterly reports.
8. Facilitates and/or expedites assessment of Employee Health related issues, providing necessary interventions or making appropriate referrals as applicable.
9. Develops and maintains Employee Health policies and procedures.
10. Refers employee illness and injury visits to appropriate department as applicable for further evaluation.
11. Maintains Employee Health records and documents care provided as per procedure.
12. Maintains competency in Occupational Health, Employee Health, and Wellness related issues through conference/continuing education seminar attendance, committee participation, and literature review.
13. Participates in Performance Improvement activities as appropriate.
14. Interprets JCAHO standards and implements practices to meet standards.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing the need for employees to manually lift patients, and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and re-positioning will be completed utilizing the lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient’s profile and appropriate algorithms.
2. Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 35+lbs
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Working closely with others.
2. Working protracted or irregular hours.
3. Working around biohazards.
4. Working around infectious diseases.
5. Working with or near the deceased.
6. Working with hands in water.
7. Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions.
2. Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients.
3. Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process.
4. Knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedure.
5. Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and other.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Current unencumbered licensure with the WV Board of Registered Professional Nurses, or appropriate state board where services will be provided, as a registered professional nurse OR current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
EXPERIENCE:
1. Two (2) years of nursing experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
EXPERIENCE:
1. Three (3) years of nursing experience.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Conducts new hire screenings and annual employee health screenings to include health history, immunizations update, and brief physical assessment.
2. Provides education prior to administration of annual vaccinations. Provide follow-up to ensure compliance with applicable policies. Records all vaccination information in accordance with policy and federal law.
3. Conducts investigation of personnel post exposure to blood or body fluids and counseling for post exposure incidents.
4. Maintain confidentiality of employee, patient, and departmental information.
5. Plans, implements, and conducts annual flu vaccine program.
6. Provides education in compliance with OSHA, CDC, or other regulatory agencies.
7. Assists in developing and presenting quality assurance and/or quarterly reports.
8. Facilitates and/or expedites assessment of Employee Health related issues, providing necessary interventions or making appropriate referrals as applicable.
9. Develops and maintains Employee Health policies and procedures.
10. Refers employee illness and injury visits to appropriate department as applicable for further evaluation.
11. Maintains Employee Health records and documents care provided as per procedure.
12. Maintains competency in Occupational Health, Employee Health, and Wellness related issues through conference/continuing education seminar attendance, committee participation, and literature review.
13. Participates in Performance Improvement activities as appropriate.
14. Interprets JCAHO standards and implements practices to meet standards.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing the need for employees to manually lift patients, and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and re-positioning will be completed utilizing the lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient’s profile and appropriate algorithms.
2. Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 35+lbs
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Working closely with others.
2. Working protracted or irregular hours.
3. Working around biohazards.
4. Working around infectious diseases.
5. Working with or near the deceased.
6. Working with hands in water.
7. Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions.
2. Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients.
3. Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process.
4. Knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedure.
5. Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and other.
Additional Job Description:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Shift:
Days (United States of America)Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)Company:
PVH Potomac Valley HospitalCost Center:
561 PVH Employee HealthAddress:
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