Registered Nurse Employee Health - HCA Healthcare

Description

Introduction

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood is committed to investing in the latest technology enabling nurses to work more efficiently. Are you passionate about delivering patient-centered care? Submit your application for Registered Nurse Employee Health position and spend more time at the bedside with the patient.

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success let us contribute to yours! Whether you choose to focus on bedside care, a leadership or C-suite role, shape business and operational outcomes, or work to deliver clinical excellence behind the scenes in data science, case management or transfer centers. Unlock your potential at HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Employee Health nurse completes physicals according to the Employee Health Plan and written standards. The position evaluates each employee as designated by the Employee Health & Safety Program (EH & S) and written standards, on a consistent basis, (i.e., annual, bi-annual). Maintains a confidential file on each employee. Follows OSHA standards for Blood-borne Pathogens, FRC and implements immunizations and exposure follow-up as needed. Responsible for all aspects of the EH & S Program to include: reporting, processing claims, tracking and documentation.

What you will do in this role:

• Supports the philosophy of Kingwood Medical by facilitating cooperation among hospital staff in a multi-disciplinary approach to problem solving.
• Consistently provides outstanding service to all patients, physicians, fellow employees, and guests.
• Displays initiative to see processes through to completion and offers assistance to others without being asked.
• Maintains awareness of own limitations and seeks guidance from appropriate personnel as needed.
• Prioritizes work activities based on demands for service.
• Remains alert to the detection of errors in own work and the work of others with appropriate corrective actions initiated.
• Demonstrates an understanding of patient rights, including those pertaining to confidentiality, informed decision-making and privacy.
• Is aware of resources available for ethical concerns and makes appropriate referrals.
• Practices cost-efficiency.
• Performs technical skills proficiently in accordance with established standards, as evidenced by annual validation processes (Skills Competency Assessment Attached).
• Utilizes specialized knowledge and skill to perform job requirements.
• Maintains the standards of nursing care and implements the policies and procedures of the hospital and Human Resources Department.
• Consistently demonstrates the ability to adapt to changes in the environment.
• Maintains a confidential Health File on each employee.
• Completes Employee physicals according to Employee Health Plan.
• Evaluates each employee as designated by Employee Health Plan on a consistent basis.
• Responsible for educating the EH & S Program at Hospital General Orientation to include in-services as necessary.
• Responsible for aspects with the Ergonomics Program as mandated by OSHA as designated by Quality Manager .
• Provides support to the Infection Control Program.
• Follows OSHA standards for Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Maintains OSHA Log as per OSHA standards.
• Assists with Employee Health Policies and Procedures development, implementation and revisions
• Prepares monthly reports of employee incidents and attends EOC Committee Meetings..
• Demonstrates an ability to perform in an accurate and precise manner in crisis and emergency situations when time is essential.
• Uses advanced and specialized knowledge and skills to collaborate with the Infection Control RN to implement, evaluate and document.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to assist/provide services to patient in relation to growth and development over the life span, including the ability to assist in the identification of requirements relative to age specific and handicapped needs.
• Utilizes appropriate safety precautions and principles of good body mechanics.
• Performs all duties associated with Employee Health and Safety Program.
• Communicates effectively with patients, physicians, hospital personnel, and others to fulfill position responsibilities.
• Actively participates in hospital and departmental group meetings.
• Assures that information presented at missed meetings is obtained from Director and/or others who attended.
• Consistently responds to requests in a positive, professional, and timely manner.
• Consistently demonstrates behavior which reflects that working as a team is more important than self-interest.
• Demonstrates interpersonal competencies such as effective problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict management skills.
• Consistently maintains a professional level of conduct.
• Facilitates communication with patients, physicians, guests, and coworkers.
• Consistently demonstrates courteous and positive behaviors, e.g. smile, pleasant tone of voice, positive eye contact.
• Utilizes appropriate lines of accountability for the continuous improvement of quality.
• Ensures that problems/concerns regarding departmental activities are communicated with Director and as appropriate Infection Control RN.
• Protects confidentiality of patients, co-workers, and others respecting their dignity, privacy, and differences.
• Shows respect for hospital property and the property of others.
• Consistently responds to requests in a pleasant, positive, and timely manner.
• Consistently demonstrates behavior which reflects that working as a team is more important than self-interest.
• Demonstrates interpersonal competencies such as effective problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict management skills.
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development of self, utilizing professional organizations, workshops, seminars, and other self-directed learning activities as applicable.
• Maintains awareness of current developments and trends in the provision of patient care services.
• Maintains awareness of current hospital and departmental operational policies and procedures which impact on responsibilities of position.
• Utilizes appropriate safety precautions and principles of good body mechanics at all times.
• Is knowledgeable of standards established by Kingwood Medical Center, including but not limited to, Fire, Safety, Infection Control, Disaster, and Universal Precautions.
• Assists with the development of personnel on his/her shift, including orientation and continuing education
• Actively participates in both departmental and hospital-wide process improvement efforts.
• Plans and implements through multi-disciplinary means, strategies to reduce length of stay, and over/inappropriate consumption of resources.
• Recognizes unsafe acts or conditions as defined by Kingwood Medical Center policies and procedures, and takes immediate action to correct.
• Participates in Performance Improvement Activities to achieve improved patient outcomes.
• Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care or the services delivered.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the occurrence reporting system. Uses system to report potential patient safety issues.
• Follows established guidelines for reporting a significant medical error or unanticipated outcome in the patient’s care which results in patient harm.
• Attends inservice presentations, and completes mandatory education week, including, but not limited to, infection control, patient safety, quality improvement, MSDS, and OSHA standards (PPE, First Aide and Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Communications, Emergency Procedures and Job Safety)
• Uses Performance Improvement Plan to improve patient safety.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Registered Nurse

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.

• 2 years recent experience as a licensed nurse.

• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Course Completion and Certification.
  

As a full-service, 420+ bed acute care hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood has provided the northeast Houston community with high-quality, cost-effective healthcare for over 25 years. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive, quality care, close to home. Our Women’s Center offers high-risk OB care, a Level III NICU, and pediatric services. We have an advanced Brain & Spine Center, which includes a DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center and the Sleep Center of Excellence. Our Orthopedic Center offers total joint replacement surgery using advanced technology. Other services include innovative and customized cardiovascular services, including open heart and vascular surgery and state-of-the-art imaging and endoscopy services for more accurate diagnosis and treatment plans. We are also a Certified Level I Stroke Center and an Accredited Chest Pain Center. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Registered Nurse Employee Health opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.