RN - Employee Health - Full Time

Occupational Health RN - Full-Time

Guthrie Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, NY

Job Summary:

Guthrie Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, NY is hiring a Full-Time Occupational Health RN to join our Employee Wellness team - and we're offering up to $25,000 in sign-on bonuses for experienced nurses ready to make a meaningful impact.

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, Day Shift
• No Nights, No Weekends, No Holidays

Location:

• Guthrie Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, NY

Responsibilities:

• Administer vaccines and immunizations
• Triage employee injuries and illnesses
• Manage communicable disease cases
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Provide clinical and clerical support for workplace wellness initiatives

Perks & Benefits:

• Up to $25,000 Sign-On Bonus - A generous welcome for your experience
• Comprehensive Health Coverage - Medical, dental, and vision plans start day one
• Generous PTO Accrual - Begin earning paid time off from your first day
• Relocation Assistance - Up to $12,000 to help make your move easier
• Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $7,500 annually after just 90 days
• 403(b) Retirement Plan - With company matching from day one
• Friendly, Inclusive Work Family - Be part of a team that feels like home
• Free On-Site Parking - Hassle-free access every shift

Why Join Guthrie?

At Guthrie, you'll find more than just a job - you'll discover a career path with purpose, stability, and the chance to make a difference in the lives of those who care for others. Our Employee Wellness team plays a vital role in keeping our workforce safe, healthy, and supported - and we're ready to welcome you with open arms.

Education, License, & Certification:

• Registered nurse currently licensed by both Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and the NYS Board of Nursing
• Completion of Drug Screening Training Certificate, CAQHC Hearing Conservation Technician Training and Fit Test Training required within 1 year of hire
• A BSN in Nursing is preferred
• Additional Certification in Occupational Health and Tobacco Cessation Counseling is preferred

Experience:

• 2 - 3 years of clinical experience in an equivalent setting wherein independent judgement was required in assessing patient conditions and determining action are required
• Demonstrated ability in the following areas is desirable:
• Ability to solve complex problems
• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive health programs
• Ability to develop and utilize systems for control of extensive information
• Ability to manage an independent departmental function

Essential Functions:

• Must possess ability to interact and communicate with a wide cross-section of individuals in a courteous and tactful manner
• Must possess high ethical standards with respect to discretion and confidential information
• May spend a majority of work hours standing
• May be required to work hours other than those normally scheduled
• Must strive to produce error free work and meet the requirements of internal customers, on time, every time with regards to organization's Total Quality Management process
• Must possess an abiding commitment to basic ethical and legal principals
• Must conduct self in a manner that positively reflects the organization

Competencies:

• Infection Control Procedures
• Safety, Fire, Disaster and OSHA
• Standards of Practice
• Policy and Procedure: Human Resources and EHOC
• QI Principles and Activities
• Pre-employment hiring process
• Organization's Mission and Vision Statements

Required Competencies at the End of One Year's Employment:

• Standards: JCAHO, NYS/Pennsylvania DOH, OSHA, CDCE

Inter/Intra Department Functions:

• Employee online incident reporting and follow-up
• Immunization requirements
• Volunteer requirements

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assists, in conjunction with the Program Manager of Workers' Compensation, in providing injured employees with alternative work assignments or creating light duty or restricted duty assignments whenever possible for injured employees
• Provides, in conjunction with the Program Manager of Workers' Compensation, day-to-day administrative duties for the Return-to-Work Program
• Attends Workers' Comp meetings and offers input as appropriate
• Reviews incidents with Medical Director and Workers' Comp. Manager - determine if additional measures should be taken to prevent future injuries
• Arranges Employee Fit for Duty and Return to Work exams as requested by Human Resources
• Documents all vaccine administration and exams at the time of the visit
• Provides periodic blood pressure, weight, temperature monitoring for employees as requested
• Recognizes emergency situations and initiates proper plan of action
• Participates on various committees and provides EHO data: Infection Control, Safety/Risk Management, Emergency Preparedness, GOHST and others as appropriate
• Assists and participates in Employee Wellness Programs
• Participates in Health and Benefit Fair - coordinates Flu vaccines for employees
• Demonstrates respect and consideration for all employees as individuals, respecting cultural differences, and maintaining confidentiality of all employee information
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with co-workers, physicians, and other members of Guthrie staff so as to promote efficiency and to provide quality care
• Participates in problem solving by confronting and resolving conflicts in a constructive manner
• Represents the hospital in a professional courteous manner to patients, families, and health care team while being sensitive to how others perceive both verbal and non-verbal communications
• Prioritizes work assignments and sets goals in order to manage daily assignments
• Prepares and submits reports to various Managers, Administration and Committees as requested
• Demonstrates willingness to accept non-routine work assignments as appropriate
• Greets employees and answers telephone
• Utilizes time between procedures to maintain clean and orderly work environment and help other staff with various tasks
• May be required (by needs of employees) to perform counseling or at minimum, to recognize problems of an emotional or psychological nature and refer the employee to an appropriate resource
• Refers employees to the Employee Assistance Program as needed or refer to own healthcare provider
• Schedules and confirms appointments
• Arranges consults and referrals to other areas as directed by the provider
• Coordinates and maintains annual Volunteer Health Assessment Records
• Assists with preparations of the employee for examinations, procedures, tests
• Screens the employee for appropriate information of past immunizations, present medical history and history of current problem
• Prepares, instructs employees and performs the collection of blood and any other lab related specimens
• Reviews immunization records and physical records to ensure they have completed requirements prior to start of work
• Demonstrates and integrates age-specific care for the adolescent, adult, geriatric population as delineated by the adolescent, adult/geriatric guidelines for care, and appropriate standards for care and practice
• Maintenance of employee confidentiality
• Environment of Care
• Medication storage
• Specimen handling/storage
• Monitoring
• Inventory and ordering of Dept. Meds and Supplies
• Computer, telephone, Fax machine, copier, and other various office equipment
• Thermometer, blood pressure machine, blood collecting equipment, audiometer, vision screening device, stethoscope
• Drug Screen reporting and follow up of non-negative reports with Medical Director
• Other Duties: It is understood that this description not intended to be all inclusive and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position.

Pay Rate:

• $34.25 to $46.16 per hour

Joining the Guthrie Team:

Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you'll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.

The Guthrie Clinic:

The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.