Infection Prevention​/Health Nurse

Infection Prevention / Employee Health Nurse

Full Time RN Granby, CO, US

21 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $36.00 To $59.81 Hourly

FT Employee Health / Infection Prevention Nurse $10,000 Sign-on

Middle Park Health (MPH) is a successful rural health system located in the high Rockies 1 1/2 hour west of Denver, CO with seven locations in beautiful Grand and Jackson counties where we have an abundance of year-round outdoor recreational activities. As a Level 4 Trauma Critical Access Hospital, MPH provides a range of services, including Emergency and Surgical Services, Rural Health Clinics, Rehabilitation Services Clinics, a Wellness Center, and an Assisted Living Facility.

We recently opened a new state of the art location in Winter Park/Fraser, CO as our third 24 hour Emergency Room.

We have fun too! At Middle Park Health we celebrate our 350+ employees with multiple on-site staff appreciation events including monthly Birthday Bash lunches, chili and tail-gate cook-offs, holiday themed contests and celebrations as well as skills fairs and certification classes for all disciplines.

The Employee Health Nurse provides direction for the Employee Health Program. Meets with employees in relation to their required Employee Health Records, immunizations, and employee health training. Is a resource person and teacher while ensuring compliance with State and OSHA regulations.

• Develops, coordinates and implements Employee Health Program.
• Performs employment screening tests. Assesses data and makes arrangement for appropriate laboratory tests.
• Interprets and evaluates historical data, laboratory reports and screening tests to accurately determine current health status, vaccine needs, in accordance with Employee Health policies and procedures. Advises employee appropriately.
• Administers annual tuberculosis testing and/or survey questionnaire.
• Administers annual N-95 mask fitting.
• Provides accurate documentation and maintains Employee Health records, ensuring confidentiality of all employee’s files.
• Provides post-exposure surveillance for employees exposed to undiagnosed tuberculosis, needle sticks, and other exposures to infectious disease. Reviews charts and information to determine if HIV testing is necessary. Follows policies and procedures and follow-up care in accordance with established protocol.

• BSN or MSN preferred.
• 3 years nursing experience desired.
• Knowledge of applicable OSHA regulations related to employee health issues.
• Self-directed with strong computer and organization skills.

Status:
Full-Time Days

Location:
Granby/Kremmling/Fraser

Salary: $36.00 - $59.81 per hr depending on years experience + $10,000 Sign-on bonus for FT Perm and $350/mo housing stipend available for residents of Grand, Jackson or Summit county

Benefits: MPH offers Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability, AFLAC, STD, HSA or FSA. All employees (excluding temporary) are eligible to participate in our matching retirement program.