Employee Health Safety and Wellness Coordinator (RN) - Nursing Administration - Days

Employee Health And Safety Specialist

Provides comprehensive employee health, safety and wellness services to Tappahannock region team members. Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care of team members in accordance with Employee Health and Safety policies.

Essential Job Functions

Employee Health Related Duties:

• Provides employee health screenings and services in the region served so that the employees' health status is effectively monitored and maintained.
• Performs post offer assessments to include: Drug screening; color blind testing; vision testing; Mask Fit testing/PAPRs; Vaccination review and updated as needed for new hire and/or transfers; TB Screening process;
• Performs annual required vaccinations and TB testing
• Accurately documents all findings in electronic health record within 3 working days and no longer than 5 working days.
• Maintains CMS/DNV and OSHA requirements of documentation and clinic environment at all times.
• Works with Leave Management to incorporate as needed any return to work (RTW) clinical review

Workers Compensation/Case Management:

• Works with the worker's comp TPA claims representatives.
• Liaison for the organization regarding WC Claims.
• Acts upon recommendations and provides guidance to leaders regarding best practices in preventing and managing injuries/exposures and claims.
• Works closely with managers to ensure lost and restricted duty days are held to a minimum level.
• Identifies trends, investigates, and makes recommendations to reduce hazards to ensure safe patient care and working environment.
• Facilitates/oversees the return-to-work process ensuring HRBPs/ Leave Management and leaders are involved in appropriate communication.
• Provides Fit for Duty processing as needed.
• Reviews trends, makes recommendations to appropriate teams.
• Assists with preparation of the monthly illness/injury reports.

Safety Management/Knowledge Basics:

• Responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe environment for patients and co-workers by maintaining familiarity with OSHA and other regulatory bodies, organizational skills, ability to critically think, communicate both verbally and written.
• Follows all infection control policies and procedures.
• Timely reporting of any exposure, testing and monitoring of employees and outcomes, reporting to appropriate committees as needed.
• Provides team member education as needed. This includes education to include but limited to vaccination requirements, immunizations, exposures, worker's compensation, proper use of PPE, violence mitigation and response and how this all relates to team member safety.

Professionalism/Relationship/Building/Teamwork:

• Provides excellent customer service to all employees.
• Champions the concepts of Team Member wellness and supports activities to support a physically and psychologically safe environment.
• Collaborates with Leadership, HR professionals and others to integrate Team member Wellness and team member activities to support a work environment conducive to engaged and safe team members.
• Collaborates with healthcare providers, Human Resources and managers for timely and safe return to work agreements by meeting the employee's abilities as described by the treating provider and in conjunction with their job description.
• Keeps updated on current regulatory changes and workers compensation law updates. Works closely with infection prevention department, assists in safety skills/fairs as needed.
• Works collaboratively with other EOH offices, providing input and assistance when offsite coverage is needed either in person or telephonically.

Employment Qualifications

Required Education: Associates Degree in Nursing

All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an approved RN to BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date unless grandfathered under previous requirements.

Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree in related field (BSN)

Licensure/Certification: Required: Valid Registered Nurse license in good standing in state of Virginia or compact state. CPR/BLS.

Licensure/Certification: Preferred: Certifications and/or registrations in functional area Diversity Equity and Inclusion certification preferred

Minimum Qualifications: Years and Type of Required Experience: Required: 5+ years of clinical experience.

Preferred: Prior experience in leadership, infection control, occupational health and or teaching desirable. Knowledge of MS Office preferred. Working knowledge of OSHA, CMA and DNV requirements desired.

Working Conditions: Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. General office environment. May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse. Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. May have periods of constant interruptions. Prolonged periods of working alone.

Physical Demands: Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Crawling, Climbing, Balance, Bending. Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing.

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards: Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder, Reach above shoulder, Repetitive arm/hand movements, Finger Dexterity, Color Vision, Acuity far, Acuity near. Depth perception, Use of Latex Gloves, Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents, Exposure to dust/fumes.

Mental / Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking. Emotional: Steady Pace, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Frequent and Intense Customer Interactions, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.