Job Abstract

JOB SUMMARY:  

• The Occupational Health RN provides nursing care/health education and guidance for hospital employees through a comprehensive program that includes first aide, care and assistance to employees who become ill or are injured at work: hospital-wide immunizations/inoculations to prevent the spread of communicable diseases; monitoring employee health to protect patients and employees, prevent accidents and illness; ongoing health in-service; and do other work as required. 

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of acute care nursing experience
• Employee health experience is preferred 

EDUCATION:

• ADN Degree required; BSN Degree preferred.

LICENSURES/CERTIFICATION:

• Must have current and valid California State RN License
• Must successfully complete and maintain BLS certification
• Must successfully complete and maintain LA City Fire Card certification at the time of hire or within the first 30 days of employment 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ( These are the essential job functions for this position. The essential functions of this job include, but may not be limited to those listed in this job description. Employees hired for this position must be able to perform the essential function of this job without imposing significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others) :

• Assists in implementation of comprehensive employee health programs that include pre-placement health assessments for new employees; annual required physicals and tests for all employees’ complex-wide inoculations against epidemics.
• Assists in employee immunization programs as required.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards for Employee Health Services.        
• Assists with maintenance of supplies, demonstrates cost consciousness.
• Identifies and works with others to resolve workplace health and safety issues.
• May provide first aid or act as a liaison with the emergency department in the provision of first aid and other types of care for employees who become ill or are injured while on duty.
• Maintains compliance with principles of accepted employee conduct.
• Perform light typing, operates a computer or related office equipment in fulfilling work assignments. Such examples include registration of new hire candidates for health prescreening process and tracking of annual updates.
• Monitor UDS results when needed go to MRO website and print critical results. 
• Provides buck-up support to EH staff in Injury/BBP on WC cases; and communicates to TPA on related business to WC cases.
• Partners with Human Resources for clear and timely communications on health screenings for newhire candidates.                                                                 
• Participate in staff meetings and attends other meetings as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

The following job accountabilities are not unique to this particular job but are common to all jobs at VPH:

Complies with VPH policies and procedures on customer satisfaction and service excellence.  Demonstrates professionalism and cultural sensitivity in coordinating activities and communicating with all customers, peers, and the community at large.  Conducts self in a professional, respectful and courteous manner during all interactions.  Works effectively and collaboratively with others toward common goals. 

Communicates accurately, honestly, supportively and in a timely manner with department and interdepartmental team members.  Demonstrates effective business writing and oral communication skills, handwriting is clear and legible. 

Participates in operational aspects of the department, and maintains/participates in performance improvement activities within the department. 

Participates in all departmental specific training, Environment of Care (injury/illness prevention, fire/life  safety, hazardous materials, emergency preparedness, utilities management, medical equipment management, safety and security management), infection control (standard precautions, TB Exposure Control Plan, Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan). 

Demonstrates knowledge of and follows safety practices.  Understands the importance of safety, including patient safety in the work place.  Maintains a safe environment for self and others. 

Actively participates in the Patient Safety Program, including event reporting.  Identifies sentinel events/near misses and responds per defined organization processes.  Participates in education activities and process implementation.  Demonstrates advocacy for the patient/customer and appropriately acknowledges patients, customers and visitors. 

The above statements reflect the essential functions considered necessary to describe the principle content of the job. They are not intended to be a complete statement of all work requirements or duties that may be inherent in the job.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

·         Primarily an inside building/office environment, well lighted and ventilated, which may consist of multiple treatment and/or work sites.

·         Fast and continuous work pace with variable workload.

·         Frequent contact with staff and public under a variety of circumstances.  Requires ability to communicate clearly (in English) verbally and in writing for effective communication with other staff members, physicians, vendors, community members, patients and patient families, employees and applicants of all socio-economic levels from a diverse cultural and ethnic population.

·         Subject to many interruptions from multiple calls and inquiries and potentially emotional situations involving accidents, injuries, illness and/or death.

·         Handles emergency/crisis situations in accordance with Hospital policy.

·         Answers phones or pages; may carry a beeper/pager, and/or use a two-way radio.

·         Occasional travel may be required.

·         Potential risk of exposure to hazards from chemicals (toxic and non-toxic), flammable materials, gas or electrical or radiant energy or equipment with/without moving parts. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

   Clerical/Administrative Patient Care

*         Frequent sitting and standing/walking with frequent position change.

*         Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level.

*         Occasional/intermittent reaching at or above shoulder level.

*         Occasional/intermittent bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing.

*         Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

*         Continuous use of near vision, hearing and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties.

Salary Range: $53.47 - $71.10 per hour