Employee Health Nurse Employee Health/Full-Time
Company: Christus Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Description POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for all pre-employment
testing including required assessments and implementation and
documentation of PPD testing and follow-up. Administers Worker's
Compensation cases in conjunction with the third-party
administrator, and is fully versed in OSHA and New Mexico Workers'
Compensation Law. Conducts basic ergonomics assessments.
Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: - Graduation of an
accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program OR graduation from an
accredited Registered Nurse program. CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: -
Current LPN OR RN licensure in the State of New Mexico or compact
state. - C. O. H. N. certification preferred. - BLS issued through
the American Heart Association required. SKILLS: - Effective
interpersonal, customer-service, critical thinking, nursing and
problem-solving skills to provide employee assessment Demonstrates
ability to maintain strict confidentiality and to act in a manner
that supports the mission of the hospital Proficient with the
Microsoft Office suite of applications Working knowledge of OSHA
and Worker's Compensation - EXPERIENCE: Three years of experience
in occupational health, infection control or employee wellness
preferred. NATURE OF SUPERVISION: -Responsible to: Employee Health
Supervisor -ENVIRONMENT: - Bloodborne pathogen - - B Requires
knowledge and practice of safety standards including Bloodborne
Pathogen policy and practice. May be exposed to bloodborne
pathogens, infectious disease and x-ray in course of normal duties.
Works in a clean, well-lighted, ventilated smoke-free environment.
Subject to stressful professional relationships. Working hours are
varied with flexibility due to unexpected changes in schedule and
emergencies. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Moves or assists in moving ;
(including but not limited to lifting or pushing equipment and/or
supplies up to 25 pounds; frequent and prolonged standing. Must be
able to handle emergency/crisis situations, prolonged, extensive or
considerable standing and walking. Requires heavy physical effort;
push and/or transfer patients or equipment and supplies. Requires
considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching.
Ability to judge distance and space relationships, see
peripherally, distinguish and identify different colors. Hearing
and visual acuity that falls within normal or correctable limits.
Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required.
Keywords: Christus Health, Santa Fe , Employee Health Nurse Employee Health/Full-Time, Healthcare , Santa Fe, New Mexico
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