Colleague Health Nurse-RN

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Position Summary

The Colleague Health Nurse–RN coordinates safe and comprehensive employee health services for HSHS colleagues, students, and volunteers. Maintains all daily tasks of a Colleague Health Nurse and coordinates safe and comprehensive colleague health services while focusing on promotion and restoration of health, prevention of illness and injury and protection from work-related and environmental hazards.

Associates degree in Nursing required.

Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.

2 years nursing experience in a hospital or clinic setting is required.

2 years of experience with assessing and responding to employee health problems is preferred.

Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice is required. 

Certificate of Occupational Health Nursing (COHN) is preferred.

Demonstrated decision-making and critial thinking skills.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Maintains high degree of professionalism.

Demonstrates a high level of accuracy.

Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities.

Identifies colleague health problems, gaps in health requirements, and provides immunizations and targeted assessments/evaluations as indicated.

Serves as a colleague health expert, educator and resource to colleagues and leaders across HSHS.

Evaluate new hire pre-employment physical requirements are met and consistent with current policy and evidence-based medicine.

Ensures that employee health records are complete and up to date and ensures reporting to external agencies is completed on time (ex: National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Flu Vaccination, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Sharps logs, etc.).

Maintains annual health requirements for HSHS colleagues including, but not limited to vaccinations, screenings, and testing.

Maintains knowledge of and ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal law and regulations.

Coordinates care, treatment and services of HSHS colleagues with providers and Occupational Health Clinics.

Reviews incident reports and colleague injuries daily and provides the necessary follow-up care using professional judgement while evaluating risk associated in each case.

Periodically reviews all forms, policies, and educational resources provided by Colleague Health for accuracy and revise/update as needed. 

Assists with evaluation of fitness for duty, reasonable accommodations, and reasonable suspicion testing while partnering with providers, local leadership, and Human Resources.

Possess the information, skill, and understanding of the work to be performed.  Actively participates in continuing education opportunities and maintains certifications, licensure as appropriate.

Reduces the risk of healthcare acquired infections through compliance with current CDC hand hygiene guidelines and facility policies including the wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), if applicable.  Utilizes standard precautions during patient contact and when handling contaminated materials.  Demonstrates compliance with National Patient Safety Goals.

Complies with all standards, policies and procedures including dress code, attendance and punctuality.  Attends required in-services and meetings and completes all mandatory competencies by deadline.  Commits to keeping all patient, student or colleague information confidential and maintains excellent interpersonal communication with the health care team colleagues.

Emphasizes a holistic approach to patient care-attending to body, mind, and spirit while upholding ethical principles with patient care and all other aspects of work.  Actively involves the patient and family in decisions about care.  Promotes quality care by participating in organizational councils/committees and/or support of related process.  Documents services provided to patients in the electronic medical record in accordance with policy and requirements. 

The purpose of this job description is to provide a summary of the major responsibilities performed by colleagues in this position. Colleagues may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.  Variances in job duties performed may exist between facilities, and colleagues may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical, Mental and Environmental Requirements Category:

Clinical

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Lifting

X

50 lbs.

Carrying

X

50 lbs.

Pushing

X

50 lbs.

Pulling

X

50 lbs.

Climbing

X

Balancing

X

Stooping

X

Kneeling

X

Crouching

X

Crawling

X

Reaching

X

Use of Hands/Dexterity

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

X

Extreme Cold

X

Extreme Heat

X

Humid

X

Wet

X

Positions in this category may experience wet

conditions in his/her work environment

Noise

X

Positions in this category may experience a higher

noise level in his/her work environment.

Hazards

X

Temperature Change

X

Positions in this category may experience a

temperature change in his/her work environment

Atmospheric Conditions

X

Vibration

X

Other