Employee Health - Registered Nurse

DCH Health System; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DCH Health System is seeking an experienced RN to provide employee health services and support infection prevention across its facilities. You will perform pre-employment screenings, vaccine tracking, and occupational health case management with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires collaboration with EH leadership, HR, and clinical teams to ensure timely care, proper documentation, and adherence to state and federal guidelines. On-site work is essential.

Qualifications

• RN with current Alabama license and 2+ years in a hospital setting.
• BSN preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employee health and epidemiology.
• Case management of workers’ compensation injuries preferred.
• Ability to lead and actively participate in multidisciplinary teams.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication.
• Ability to work independently or within a team.
• Must read, write, speak and comprehend English; legible documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide employee health services including pre-employment, drug screening, work injuries and disease exposure assessments.
• Coordinate vaccination/immunization and screening programs for staff health and safety.
• Educate and counsel employees on exposure, infection prevention and follow-up actions.
• Maintain vaccine tracking for Hepatitis B, Rubella, Rubeola, Mumps and Varicella.
• Assist with policies, SOPs and standing orders updates.
• Record-keeping for TB screening and respirator fit testing.
• Track blood contacts and exposures to infectious diseases across facilities.
• Manage monthly drug screens and leave management processes.
• Coordinate annual flu clinics and fit-testing programs.
• Serve as resource on pandemics per CDC/ADPH guidance.

Job description

Overview

Under the supervision of the Director, the RN provides employee health services to employees as needed according to experience, training, certifications for the purpose of facilitating a safe and healthy work environment based upon Policies and Procedures of DCH Health System and in compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Must adhere to all DCH Health System Policies and Procedures as well as standards for external regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies (i.e., Joint Commission, OSHA, Department of Public Health, CDC etc.).
• Provide employee health services in accordance with policies and procedures by providing assessment and evaluation i.e. pre-employment, drug screening, work injuries, and disease exposure for all employees and volunteers.
• Coordinate and educate all employees regarding vaccination/immunization and screening protocol programs for the health and safety of all employees.
• Teach, supervise and counsel employees presenting with exposure to and/or having a possible infectious disease or illness, while working in collaboration with Infection Prevention. Make referrals as appropriate.
• Maintain Hepatitis B, Rubella, Rubeola, Mumps and Varicella tracking via data entry.
• Ensure compliance with annual Medical Surveillance screening policy and processes.
• Assist with creating/updating Policies & Procedures (P&P), standard operating procedures (SOP), and standing orders (SO) ensuring all are up to date and current based on evidence based practice (EBP).
• Assist with record keeping for TB screening and respirator fit testing.
• Track and follow up on all blood contacts and exposures to infectious diseases for all DCH facilities.
• Track and follow up on all environmental complaints at both the RMC and NMC.
• Track all Tdap, Influenza, Hepatitis B, MMR, Varivax, and Meningitis vaccines, including employees who are due for first or second vaccines.
• Perform monthly hazard surveillance and safety assessments as requested.
• Notify employees of any abnormal findings on physicals (i.e. abnormal lab results and/or abnormal chest x-ray results) and make appropriate referrals as indicated.
• Provide services in a cost-effective manner.
• Fit test employees and track as indicated.
• Coordinate annual fit testing with designated departments and track compliance as outlined in plan.
• Coordinate annual flu clinics and track compliance.
• Serve as a resource person for any Pandemic Illness/ Disease in accordance with CDC, Alabama Department of Public Health recommendation and designated plan (i.e. COVID 19, Avian, Swine Influenza, Ebola and Smallpox etc.).
• Assess, evaluate and track those employees presenting with physical restrictions for occupational and non-occupational situations and parking accommodations in collaboration with Employee Health Director.
• Case management of employee work injuries, for the DCH Health System, in accordance with DCH policies and Alabama State Worker’s Compensation Laws.
• Work in collaboration with EH Director, HR, and supervisor for employee work accommodation request and document action.
• Work in collaboration with physicians, managers, insurance carrier and legal if indicated to facilitate the case management process and reach desirable outcomes.
• Work in collaboration with EH Director and other disciplines to facilitate new program initiative (i.e. Compliance – Random UDS).
• Track and ensure completion of monthly drug screens (i.e. Continued Work Agreements, Random).
• Assist with the Leave Management for Leaves of Absence request (i.e. FMLA, Hospital, Military, and Education).
• Participate on Safe Patient Handling Committee, Workforce Safety Team, and any other as indicated
• Participate in after hour and weekend call response rotation (i.e. FCDS, Post Accident Screens (UDS & EBT), and Random Drug Screens, Continued Work Agreements etc.).
• Plan and implement special event projects for the Health System as directed (i.e. annual DCH Health & Wellness Fair, Scale Back Alabama and other health initiatives, intranet implementation and maintenance etc.)
• Develops and presents educational programs to employees as indicated.
• Develops and implements manager/supervisor trainings (i.e. Workers’ Comp, Drug & Alcohol etc.).

Qualifications

• RN Graduate (BSN preferred). Current Alabama license, two or more years RN experience in a hospital setting required with a strong knowledge of employee health and epidemiology preferred. Case management of workers’ compensation injuries preferred
• Ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines and maintains proper productivity
• Ability to lead and actively participate in multidisciplinary teams
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work independently or within a team structure
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication style
• Proven project management experience preferred
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak and comprehend English
• Must be able to legibly document all information

DCH Standards

• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
• Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
• Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
• Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

WORK CONTEXT

Environmental

• Includes exposure to human blood, body fluids disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazard material
• Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment

Psychological

• Contact with others
• Occasionally deal with unpleasant or angry people
• Daily use of electronic mail
• Engage in face to face discussions
• Work with group or team

PHYSICAL FACTORS

• Physical presence onsite is essential
• Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range
• Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must have the ability to tolerate prolonged periods of sitting
• Must have good manual and finger dexterity
• Must be able to perform L- Light Work – Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects up to 10 pounds
• Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Deal with external customers