Employee Health Coordinator
Location- Dade City/ Travel Required
Part time
General Description:
The Employee Health Nurse is responsible for the assessment and processing of post offer employment appointments and annual compliance. This will include coordinating fit testing, immunization history and TB testing. Will partner with Clinical Leadership, Human Resources and the Director of Risk Management and Compliance to create a safe workplace and reduce occupational illnesses and exposures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversight of Employee Health program, policies, and education
- Stays informed on Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines and regulations. Update policies and procedures accordingly.
- Coordinates preventative screening programs (i.e. TB skin testing, influenza, hepatitis B, and other appropriate immunizations) and surveillance programs designed to identify and monitor risks to the employee's health.
- Administers the Respiratory Protection Program, which includes arranging for fit testing for the care team and providing respiratory protection training
- Administers required onboarding and seasonal flu immunizations and TB testing
- Partners with Director of Nursing, Human Resources, and Director of Risk & Compliance accordingly
- Draws blood and gives injections as needed to support the Employee Health Program
- Maintains and protects confidential employee health records for all care team members according to regulatory requirements
- Assists with the development of policies and procedures for Employee Health Services.
- Tracks screening records and follows-up with employees not in compliance, notifying management and Human Resources
- Train, coach and develop team members, including staffing and managing performance related concerns
- Ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance at all times
- Keep other care team members informed when situations occur that disrupts timely patient flow through site.
- Contribute to community give back initiatives and be an advocate for Premier's mission
- Adhere to patient care needs and the core values of Premier Community HealthCare to a provide best-in-class patient experience
- Work towards attaining department goals and drive Quality Improvement / Quality Assurance (QI/QA)
- Other duties as assigned
Supervisory responsibilities: None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proficient understanding of Employee and Occupational Health standards
- Advanced knowledge and skill in all aspects of immunizations for adults
- Knowledge and experience documenting patient care in an electronic medical record
- Must possess initiative and the ability to work independently
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of medical records
- Maintains a professional relationship and positive attitude with co-workers, patients, the entire organization, and the public.
- Maintains the highest professional work ethics.
- Displays enthusiasm toward the work, mission, and vision of the organization.
- Exceptional customer service skills and demonstration of empathy and compassion to a diverse patient population.
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with multiple levels within the organization.
- Excellent grammar, spelling and interpersonal skills.
- Exhibits honesty and ethical conduct, maintaining confidentiality and upholding Premier Community HealthCare's values in all interactions.
Qualifications:
- Associates or Bachelor of Science degree in nursing
- Registered Nursing (RN) license in the State of Florida
- Certified Occupational Health Nurse preferred
- Current BLS certification required
- Five (5) years of experience in nursing
- Experience working in either an employee health clinic, infectious disease or family medicine clinic strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience leading projects or annual compliance programs preferred
- Valid Florida Driver's license with ability to travel to all Premier sites on a daily basis
Working conditions and 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.
- Ability to lift 20 lbs. regularly and 30 lbs.-50 lbs. occasionally.
- Ability to sit for long periods of time.
- Ability to travel to all Premier sites on a daily basis
- Direct exposure to computer screen.
- May be exposed to contagious/infectious diseases.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) serving in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.