RN - Health - Per Diem

Position: RN - Employee Health - Per Diem
Guthrie Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, NY is hiring a per diem Registered Nurse to join our Employee Health team.

This weekday-only role is perfect for RNs who want extra hours in collaborative environment, and the chance to support the health and safety of fellow caregivers. You'll be a trusted resource for immunizations, injury triage, and regulatory compliance - all while helping build a culture of wellness across the hospital.

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.

Position Summary:

Administers programs, policies and procedures for The Guthrie Clinic population. The Guthrie clinic population includes Employees, Contract Workers, Volunteers, and Community providers at various locations across the Guthrie system. Occasional travel is required.

The Employee Health Office (EHO) nurse utilizes a holistic systems approach to protect and promote client wellness and safety in the physiological, psychological, social-cultural, developmental and spiritual domains. Nursing interventions are interdisciplinary, age specific and are directed toward optimal wellness.

Education, License, & Certification:

The Employee Health Office (EHO) nurse must be a 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.

Registered nurses currently licensed in Pennsylvania and New York State with current nursing care experience complete an orientation program outlined by The Guthrie Clinic.

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.

* At the end of orientation, must have completed the following competencies:

* Infection Control Procedures

* Safety, Fire, Disaster and OSHA

* Standards of Practice

* Policy and Procedure:
Human Resources and EHO

* CQI 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, CDC

* Employment requirements

* Inter/Intra Department functions

* Employee online incident reporting and follow-up

* Immunization requirements

* Volunteer requirements

Further competencies may be designated by the Director of Employee Health.

* Demonstrates competence in performance of nursing skills and procedures relative to Employee Health including:

* Assures compliance with all standards set by JCAHO, PA/NY DOH and all other relevant regulatory agencies.

* Administers and updates EHO policies and procedures.

* Vaccine administration - injections include IM, SQ and

* Provides immunization requirements are met for all entities to maintain compliance with DOH, CDC, JCAHO and OSHA - Practices within the scope of current policies and procedures of the employee health department.

* Tuberculosis and Habituation compliance for all New York state Guthrie populations and as needed for those employees that are required to maintain annual TB screening

* Annual Influenza Program - as a requirement of employment, tracks and manages employees to ensure all in scope population are compliant with Guthrie Seasonal Influenza policy.

* Urine Drug screening: DOT, Non-DOT, Reasonable suspicion, Post accident

* Visual acuity screening

* Bloodborne Pathogen exposure work up and follow up criteria - Includes Counseling and Exposure work-up for blood borne pathogens (Hep C, Hep B and HIV) with follow up plan implemented…