Rn - Employee Health

Registered Nurse (RN) - Employee Health

SOVAH Danville

Position Summary:

· Provides and promotes employee health programs to employees, physicians, volunteers and students. Supports the worker’s compensation program and OSHA log for Sovah Health Danville.

· Performs post offer/pre-employment evaluations, including phlebotomy, vital signs, N95 respirator fit tests, tuberculin skin test (TST)urine drug screen collections and color blindness tests.

· Makes referrals and schedules appointments as needed for Occupational Health Physician to determine ability to perform essential functions of job for new hires.

· Conducts immunization titers testing and provides vaccines per standing orders/protocols.

· Administers annual tuberculin skin test (TST) to employees, physicians, volunteers, students per policy.

· Collects urine for reasonable cause/ post accident drug tests and/or alcohol test (if certified) per hospital’s policy and procedure.

· Provides evaluation, treatment and counseling of work-related injuries and illnesses;
provides health and safety education to employees.

· Helps submit Worker’s Compensation claims to Insurance Carrier and maintain OSHA log.

· Documents and maintains employee’s health records in a confidential manner. (Hard copy and electronic);
provides health and safety education to employees.

· Calibrates and operates PortaCount machine daily.

· Assess and makes recommendations for sick employees/students/volunteers;
performs return to workevaluations.

· Performs clerical duties (i.E. filing, printing, copying, mailing, faxing).

· Initiates and coordinates completion of corrective actions in response to identified safety and health problems.

· Prepares reports of employee health and safety information;
monitors communicable diseases sick call line.

· Audits charts and do monthly inventories of vaccines and medications.

· Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. SOVAH Health - Danville is a 250 bed hospital with the region's only designated Chest Pain Center &
Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center. We are an academic teaching site for residents, medical students, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and physician assistants.

Where We Are:

From our beautiful rolling countryside to our thriving downtown, Danville offers big city amenities with quaint, small town charm. We are home to a thriving arts and entertainment scene, numerous local restaurants and shops, diverse educational institutions, and vast recreational opportunities.

Why Choose Us:

· Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

· Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

· Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

· Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

· Professional development, Growth opportunities, and Mentor-based training

And much more…

Minimum Qualifications:

· Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

· Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association required

· RN licensure by the Virginia Board of Nursing or compact state required

· Phlebotomy, computer proficiency, ability to operate PortaCount machine for N95 fit testing.

· Two (2) years of nursing experience required

· Previous experience in Employee Health or Occupational Health preferred

EEOC Statement:

SOVAH Health - Danville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment:
Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran