Employee Health RN

Company: Beaumont Hospitals
Location: Southfield
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

This position is for the covid call center. 7 day a week operation and will need to work at least every other weekend.GENERAL SUMMARY:Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, provides numerous health services to employees. These services include assessment, triaging, counseling, evaluation, case management and documentation.ESSENTIAL DUTIES:1. Provides pre-placement health assessments within ADA guidelines making determinations about immunization status and identifying whether or not work accommodations are needed. Follows up on completion of all pre-employment requirements for each new employee.2. Administers and monitors employee, physician and volunteer immunization and screening programs including FIT testing, Influenza Vaccination Program and TB surveillance activity.3. Provides counseling, referrals and health evaluations to employees in a timely manner, especially where occupational exposure or disease is a concern.4. Collects and sends out non-DOB urine specimens for drug testing following Chain of Custody protocols.5. Interprets lab reports and screening tests accurately. Consults with EHS Officer as needed to provide appropriate prophylaxis, counseling and follow up as needed for employees with injuries, illnesses or exposure to diseases.6. Maintains and updates confidential comprehensive employee health records.7. Maintains immunization, TB screening and exposure follow-up programs for community agencies, including billing.8. Performs data entry into Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR) for Sodexo employees and non-employed physician staff for completed TB testing and immunizations.9. Provides initial triaging for occupational injuries and illnesses. Works in conjunction with the Worker's Compensation Specialist and treating physicians to facilitate appropriate treatment and return to work.10. Contributes to the development of policies and procedures related to Employee Health, as well as implementation, promotion and evaluation of educational programs and materials.11. Works under direction of EHS Manager to initiate, monitor and provide programs for employee safety and compliance with OSHA and other regulatory agencies.12. In the absence of the EHS Manager, supervises the day-to-day operation of EHS, including the Fit Testing Program.13. Attends Infection Control, Environmental Safety Committee, Disaster Committee and Safety Device Task Force meetings as directed by EHS Manager.This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.STANDARD REQUIREMENTS:1. Supports the Mission, Value and Vision of Beaumont Health (BH). Demonstrates personal commitment through active involvement in the performance improvement process.2. Exhibits excellent customer service skills and behaviors toward internal and external customers and co-workers. Promotes positive public relations with patients/residents, family members, guests, and others.3. Supports and adheres to all Beaumont Health's customer service, service excellence, and performance standards. Supports and participates with all required compliance standards that may be department specific and/or identified by the organizations including in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress code.4. Adheres to HIPAA requirements and maintains confidentiality of all data, including patient/resident, employee and operations information.5. Supports and participates in a collaborative team-oriented environment - cooperates and works together with all co-workers, plans and completes job duties, uses appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations and follows up as appropriate regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.6. Supports, cooperates with and demonstrates safe work practices and attitudes, follows safety rules - including universal precautions - reports and prevents/corrects unsafe conditions and behaviors, and participates in organizational and departmental safety programs.7. Completes all required compliance standards that may be department specific and/or identified by the organization.8. Maintains current licensure, registration and/or certification, as applicable, at all times.STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.A. Education / Training: Requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.B. Work Experience: Requires a minimum one year of clinical experience in employee/occupational health or case management in an acute care environment.C. Certification, Licensure, Registration: Requires a current and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Michigan.D. Other Qualifications: Requires effective communication and interpersonal skills for daily interaction/contact with employees, physicians, volunteers. Requires highly effective communication skills for counseling staff and others. Requires the ability to interpret data, regulations and record statistics. Ability to organize, create, implement and manage appropriate programs targeted to the health and safety of employees. Keyboarding proficiencies and ability to utilize Microsoft software (word, excel) and hospital electronic medical record systems.

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