RN-Employee Health, Jewish Hospital, Part Time - UofL Health

Overview

We are Hiring at Jewish Hospital

Location: 200 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY 40202

Shift Options: Part Time, Days

About Us

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with seven hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehabilitation Institute and the Brown Cancer Center.

With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Our Mission

As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

The Employee Health Nurse will provide ongoing health maintenance program encompassing

pre-placement screening and current employee’s job-related health.  Employee Health Nurse will also coordinate activities with Infection Control, Workers’ Compensation and hospital safety functions.  The employee shall present a pleasant and helpful manner to patients, physicians and other members of the hospital staff and general public.  Employee shall comply with all department and hospital policies/procedures and support and contribute to department objectives.

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Performs pre-employment health assessments on all job applicants to determine physical ability to perform job desired

·         Treats, counsels, refers and performs follow-up of job-related illnesses/injuries following all relevant employee health /hospital policies

·         Maintains employee health files that accurately reflect interaction

·         Assist with annual flu campaign and fit testing to ensure compliance

·         Assist with maintaining employee health office hours

Other Functions:

·         Works closely with the Claims Specialist, physicians and other appropriate individuals to monitor employee treatment/progress

·         Assist with monitoring employees involved in the Decontamination unit per OSHA regulations and employees involved with chemotherapeutic medication per ONS and NIOSH if applicable to facility

·         Provides appropriate referral and educational information for employees with non-work-related injuries/illnesses.  Works closely with managers, physicians and HR when indicated.

·         Ensures follow up reminders sent to employees/managers regarding vaccines or TB skin test required

·         Participates in educational in-services related to employee health, such as needle safety

·         Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct.

·         Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program
• Licensed or eligible for license in Kentucky
• 5+ years of experience in an acute facility
• Basic Life Saving (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Qualifications 

• Prior employee health experience

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Pay & Benefits Options
• Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holidays
• Free tuition to UofL for Part- and Full-time employees for Child/Spouse/Domestic Partner
• 401K with Employer Match

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