RN - Employee Health Office - PD

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 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.