Employee Health Nurse

Under general supervision, provides direct Employee Health Services to GBMC HealthCare, Inc., employees. This includes efficient appropriate care of the injured employee, direct care to ensure and maintain compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies and follow up related to surveillance activities to prevent the spread of communicable disease.Education:BS in Nursing or related fieldsLicensures/Certifications:Current state licensure as a Registered NurseExperience:2 years experience as an Occupational Health Nurse or Public Health NurseSkills:* Strong interpersonal skills required to relate to outside agencies and employees, at all levels.* Analytical skills necessary to evaluate employee and GBMC HealthCare, Inc. needs in order to take appropriate action and utilize appropriate resources* Computer skills necessary for word processing and data collection* Ability to stimulate, motivate and participate in effective health education for employeesPrincipal Duties and Responsibilities:Provides nursing care to employees such as:* Annual employee and volunteer screenings* Immunization program for employees* Evaluation and treatment for work related illness or injury* Assessment of employee illness and fitness for duty* Surveillance for communicable disease* Pre placement examination program* Counseling employees regarding health and safety issues and referring them to appropriate services and agencies* Assists with case management of work related illness and injuries by interfacing with employee, physicians and third party administrator.* Evaluates and/or documents employees returning from leave of absence or illness to ensure a safe return and recommends further medical evaluation or schedule's employee to be seen by the Employee Health physician.* Assists in a variety of clerical duties related to maintenance of medical records, scheduling appointment, acquiring reports from the system to assist in Worker's Compensation and surveillance programs, and maintains equipment and supplies.* Assists in departmental budget by maintaining records of expenditures and makes recommendations for purchasing and or replacing equipmentAll roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:RespectI will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacyListens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilitiesExcellenceI will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.Meets and/or exceeds customer expectationsActively pursues learning and self-developmentPays attention to detail; follows throughAccountabilityI will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.Sets a positive, professional example for othersTakes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve themAppropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job dutiesReports to work regularly and on timeTeamworkI will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the teamAddresses and resolves conflict in a positive waySeeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutionsAcknowledges and celebrates the contribution of othersEthical BehaviorI will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgmentRespects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkersResultsI will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.Embraces change and improvement in the work environmentContinuously seeks to improve the quality of products/servicesDisplays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstaclesAchieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficientlyPay Range$30.48 - $46.85

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.COVID-19 VaccinationAll applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.Equal Employment OpportunityGBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.