Health and Safety Registered Nurse .FTE 1st shift

Position: Health and Safety Registered Nurse .75 FTE 1st shift
## Health and Safety Registered Nurse .75 FTE 1st shift

Apply locations:
Waverly, IAtime type:
Part time posted on:
Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition :
JR100223
** FTE/Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

** 0.75 / 30 / 1st Shift (United States of America)
Monday
- Friday
** PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
** Guides, coordinates, and conducts activities to ensure a robust infection prevention program for the organization.  Also assists in the provision of the Employee and Occupational Health programs.
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Environment of Care and Safety:
* Maintains knowledge of environment of care and safety practices and standards according to the following (including but not limited to):
* The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
* The Joint Commission (JC)
* The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Inc. (CDC)
Maintains and revises as-needed Waverly Health Center’s (WHC’s) environment of care, safety and employee health policies and procedures.

Responsible for the coordination and evaluation of employee health activities across all departments to ensure a safe work environment for employees, patients, and visitors.

Conducts surveillance within WHC departments and clinics to determine potential/actual environmental and safety risks and implement plans of action.

Participates in organizational committees as a clinical resource as needed.

Conducts staff education in relation to the environment of care, safety and employee health as needed using various methods.
* Employee Health:
** Assists with the post-offer employee health assessment process.
* Assists with routine employee health assessments, as well as relevant follow-up, for all employees and WHC volunteers.
* Assists with investigation and follow-up of employee exposures, injuries, and near misses as needed.
* Employee Safety:
** Assists with appropriate follow-up, including event investigation, in response to employee work-related injuries as needed.
* Enters all blood borne pathogen events as required into the facility’s Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA) 300 log as needed.
* Maintains WHC’s sharps log.
* Assists with staff education in relation to employee safety as needed using various methods.
* Occupational Health:
** Conducts/assists with tuberculosis skin testing and hepatitis B vaccinations.
* Data Management:
** Collects, evaluates, and maintains employee health data to identify and foster improvement opportunities.
* Maintains electronic databases for monthly, quarterly, and annual infection prevention reports.
* Data Reporting:
** Assists with submission of employee health data to external destinations as directed.
* Safety Culture:
** Assists with, and guides activities as needed, to support and foster an environment that ensures the safety of all employees and patients within the organization.
** MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
** Education, Experience, and Training
* Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Iowa.
* Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
* Minimum of 1-2 years previous experience as a Registered Nurse preferred.
* Documentation of education or experience specifically related to environmental safety and employee health preferred.
* Demonstrated organizational and leadership abilities preferred.
* Ability to learn and navigate computer systems including the online training modules, the employee timesheet and the performance appraisal system. Job specific systems are also required.
* Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English.

Physical Requirements
* Sitting – Approximately 50% of shift.
* Standing– Approximately 25% of shift.
* Walking – Approximately 25% of shift.
* Lifting – Approximately 35 pounds. Must use, and require staff to use, when in hospital and pre-hospital settings, proper body mechanics and ergonomics and, as applicable, lifting/moving devices.
* Twisting – Infrequent.
* Bending – Moderate.
* Squat/Kneel – Approximately 25% of shift.
** WORK ENVIRONMENT
** 1. May come in contact with hazardous chemicals or treatment modalities.
2. The possibility exists of exposure to communicable disease due to working in a healthcare environment.
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