Employee Health Nurse / RN

 

Would you like to live in an area surrounded by a large freshwater lake that offers 300 plus days of sunshine and work in healthcare organization that loves to accomplish what is best for the community.
The motto is “All of us, for each of you, every time.”
Community is about 25K population, facility serves about 77k. There is a small airport, a University, a nice community that offers something for everyone.
It is known as a Desert Oasis in the heart of the Columbia Basin in Central Washington with 4 seasons and 330 plus days of sunshine.
If that sounds like the change you are looking for, please read on…

What they’re looking for:
•Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Master’s degree preferred.
•Registered Nurse in the state of Washington, required.
•Three years of experience in Employee Health preferred.
Hours and compensation potential:
•Position is full time. Day shift hours would start at 6am.
•Range is between $45.68-$61.48 depending on experience. 
•Full benefits package including relocation assistance up to $5K.
What you’ll be doing:
•Performs comprehensive employee and occupational health services for all Healthcare locations including; 1) ensuring compliance with regulatory/legal standards, 2) implementing and administering employee safety and wellness programs, 3) providing employee health education and guidance and 4) establishing and maintaining records and systems to support the employee health programs.
•Records and maintains all pertinent health data on employees.  Notifies employees when activity is required (fit testing, immunizations, titers, etc.)  Ensures activities are completed in timely manner, notifies department leader when past due.
•Provides immunizations for staff.  
•Orders and maintains an adequate supply of all necessities for the service.
•Provides information relative to updating health and safety procedures, policies, and orders as requested. 
•Monitors data for reporting to state and federal agencies. 
•Follows up on incidents of employee injuries and exposures. Makes recommendations to prevent future occurrences. Follows up on test reports from staff and provides counseling as needed.
•Under the direction of the CHRO, implements strategies to maximize employee productivity and overall health and safety to reduce disability claims, on-the-job injury claims, and absenteeism. Collaborates with others to develop a return to work program for employee injuries.
•Provides support to Human Resources regarding ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) discussions and makes recommendations. 
•Serves as a resource to management, staff and providers with regard to employee health and safety issues.
•Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies. This includes, but is not limited to security and safety, understanding of MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics.
•Ensures self-compliance with organization policies and procedures, as well as labor agreements. 
•Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive with the organization’s values.
•Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the organization.
•Ensures that additional accountabilities, as may be required by management, be handled in a manner necessary to meet organizational standards.
Additional Info:
•The individual in this position reports to the Chief Human Resources Officer. This position works closely with all departments in order to meet Employee Health & Safety needs of the organization.
•Brand new hospital to being built and completed in 2 years so an opportunity to grow into a new space.
•Join the team and embark on a fulfilling career as an Employee Health Nurse. Make a meaningful impact on the lives of our employees and community members while enjoying the beauty and sunshine of Central Washington. Apply today!