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Employee Health Nurse

Samaritan Health Services

Lincoln City, OR

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHS), Communication Skills, Critical Care, Emergency Care, Ergonomics, Establish Priorities, Fitness, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Management, Healthcare Providers, Hospital, Human Resources, Identify Issues, Infection Control, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Medical Office, Medical Records, Multitasking, Nursing, Occupational Health, Options Analysis, Patient Confidentiality, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Safety/Work Safety, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Lincoln City, OR
POSTED
30+ days ago
  • The schedule would consist of the following:Mon-Wed one week and Tues-Wed the following, 8 hours shifts7:30am-4:00pm
  • JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
    • The Employee Health Nurse is responsible for developing and administering employee health, return to work, injury prevention and wellness programs.
  • DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
    • Employee Health & Safety (EH&S) strives to protect and improve the health and safety of Samaritan Health Services’ workforce. Employees are evaluated in the EH&S department at new hire for hospital and state required health testing and immunizations. EH&S team members provide assistance and consultation to management in the areas of hazard assessment, ergonomics, accident investigation, return-to-work and fitness-for-duty services. EH&S team members play a key role on safety, injury prevention, infection prevention and wellness committees. We also assist Human Resources with determining the appropriate work adaptations for employees with ADAAA requests.
  • EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
    • Current unencumbered Oregon RN License required.
    • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent healthcare management experience required.
    • One (1) year experience in Employee Health and/or Occupational Health required. Two (2) years experience in emergency, critical care, or medical office nursing will be considered in lieu of employee/occupational health experience.
    • Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.
    • Board certification in Occupational Health Nursing preferred.
  • KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
    • Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform one-on-one and group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
    • Problem Solving - Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
    • Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
    • Project Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize multiple fast-moving projects with changing priorities, drivers and dependencies.Ability to work effectively independently or as part of an integrated team to achieve a goal.
    • Occupational and Environmental Medicine - Possess understanding and knowledge of occupational and environmental medicine, particularly the hazards and injuries related to health care workers.Ability to function independently within the scope of nursing practice or SOPs and/or in consultation with physician or other health care providers.
    • Confidentiality - Knowledge of State and Federal (HIPAA) laws pertaining to confidentiality of protected health information.Ability to comply with laws and maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information.
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    • Rarely
      (1 - 10% of the time)

      Occasionally
      (11 - 33% of the time)

      Frequently
      (34 - 66% of the time)

      Continually
      (67 – 100% of the time)

      WALK - INCLINE

      CLIMB - STAIRS

      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40-60 Lbs

      LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 40 - 60 Lbs

      LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 40 – 60 Lbs

      SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

      SQUAT Repetitive

      KNEEL (on knees)

      CRAWL (hands & knees)

      ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY

      PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

      PULL (0-20 pounds force)

      SIT

      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20-40 Lbs

      LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs

      LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54")20 - 40Lbs

      LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

      CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

      CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

      BEND FORWARD at waist

      REACH - Upward

      PINCH Fingers

      GRASP Hand/Fist

      STAND

      WALK – LEVEL SURFACE

      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0-20 Lbs

      LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 – 20 Lbs

      LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

      ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

      ROTATE TRUNK Standing

      REACH - Forward

      MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

      FINGER DEXTERITY

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