HR Employee Health Nurse

HR Employee Health Nurse
Singing River Employee Health Clinic - Ocean Springs | Full-Time | Monday - Friday; Days (8 Hours) |
3401 Bienville Blvd
Ocean Springs, Mississippi, 39564
United States
Position Overview:
The Human Resources / Employee Health Nurse is responsible for administering and coordinating the Singing River Health System Employee Health Program. He/She will interpret guidance and ensure procedures meet standards defined by Singing River Health System, accreditation organization, and governing publications concerning health care employees.

DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Essential Functions / Job Responsibilities:
1. Ensuresall pre-employment and annual health testing/screening is completed.
2. Administersthe following tests, vaccinations and/or immunizations (maintains appropriatedocumentation and follow up):
• HepatitisB
• Influenza(Flu)
• Td/Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
3. Addressesemployee minor health issues, i.e., administers first aid and over-the-countermedications, such as headache or diarrhea medications, as authorized by theemployee health program physician.
4. Maintainsefficient and accurate employee health records.
5. Assistswith the Worker's Compensation Program:
• Investigatesemployee accidents and other employee exposures, following recommendedprotocols for each;
• Receivesand ensures completeness of Worker's Compensation First Report of Injury form
• Maintainsoriginal employee file and sends copy to the Worker's Compensation insurancecarrier;
• Keepsdepartment heads informed of employee accidents or illnesses;
• Communicateswith Worker's Compensation insurance carrier as to employee status, etc.;advises when case management might be recommended;
• Discussesreturn to work limitation (if any) with the department director/nurse managerso as to accommodate employees with temporary restrictions;
Advises Human Resources Director of employees who may havepermanent restrictions; acts as consultant with Human Resources Director,Administrator and Department Director/Nurse Manager in cases where the employeemay need job retraining or reassignment.
6. Completesdata entry and report generation:
• Entersmonthly accident data for reporting to the Safety Committee;
• Preparesquarterly report for Infection Prevention; and
Prepares bimonthly EOC report.
7. SchedulesTB screening and administers Flu vaccines for members of the Hospital Auxiliaryand contract employee staff; tracks compliance.
8. Serveson and attends System committees, including, but not limited to: Safety Committee, Infection Prevention, andEOC.
9. Schedulesand coordinates employee blood drives.
10. Providestimely, accurate, and consistent delivery of information and assistance toaddress the needs of SRHS leadership, employees and other stakeholders.Provides outstanding customer service experience to employees and otherstakeholders.
11. Inputs,updates, and/or retrieves information from various manual or automated systemseffectively and timely.
12. Developsand updates tracking systems necessary in daily operation.
13. Ensuresthat new employee packet information is accurate, professional in appearance,and provides the employee with all information needed to onboard successfully.
14. Communicatesand demonstrates support for HR decisions passed down even if not consistentwith own point-of-view.
15. Maintainspersonnel records in an accurate, safe, confidential, and effective manner.
16. Createschannels for and maintains effective and collaborative working relationships,including open communication, with other HR personnel.
17. Maintainsa collaborative and cooperative working relationship with department leaderswithin SRHS.
18. Maintainsassertive and ongoing personal development to maintain the knowledge and skillsnecessary to complete the job, including an extensive knowledge of general HRpractices, technologies, policies, and procedures. Maintains awareness of ethical laws,standards, legislation, and trends that may affect organizational HR practice.Maintains knowledge of SRHS structure, objectives, mission, and vision.
19. Workscollaborative with other HR department personnel: During high volume, absences, major projects,or at the request of the CHRO/HR Director, performs duties, tasks, andresponsibilities for other Staffing Specialists and department personnel. Maintains awareness of the traffic and volumeof the HR Front Desk; performs Service Specialist responsibilities whenneeded/requested. Takes initiativepursue ways to assist coworkers with tasks and/or projects.
20. Attendsand actively participates in HR Department meetings.
21. Attendsmeetings and conferences as required/requested.
22. Maintainsstrict confidentiality of all SRHS and HR Department matters.
23. Incollaboration with other department personnel, creates training resources forhiring managers that aid in onboarding activities (i.e., Interviewing Tool Kit,etc.).

Education:
Graduate of an approved NLN school of nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

License:
Currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the stateof Mississippi.

Certification:
BCLS preferred.

Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.

Experience:
Should have a minimum of three (3) years as a Clinical Nurse.Experience in employee health administration preferred.

Reports to:
SRHS Human Resources Director

Supervises:
None

Physical Demands:
Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.

Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.

Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.

Mental Demands:
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations

Special Demands:

Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.

Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.

Job requires traveling throughout the SRHS service area - with the employee providing his/her own transportation.

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