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Rn Employee Health & Wellness

The RN Employee Health & Wellness is part of the Human Resources Department with clinical supervision under the Quality Department. This position involves strong collaboration with Quality, Risk & Safety, Workplace Health, Clinical Leadership, and Facilities to maintain a safe, healthy, and productive work environment. The RN Employee Health & Wellness Nurse is responsible for overseeing and coordinating employee health, safety, and wellness initiatives across the organization. This position ensures compliance with occupational health regulations and organizational policies, manages work-related injuries and exposures, and supports infection prevention and safety efforts.

Essential Duties

1. Employee Health Program Oversight Monitor and track compliance with the employee immunization, TB testing, and respiratory mask fit programs; provide related education and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements. Assist in analyzing employer health plan data and strategizing for internal initiatives to improve employee and dependents health. Provide support to employees navigating personal and/or family health conditions under the employer health plan.

2. Infection Control and Outbreak Management Manage employee health outbreaks and exposures, coordinate follow-up testing and care, and lead the Infection Prevention Task Force.

3. Safety and Health Education Develop, deliver, and track safety and health training such as workplace safety, ergonomics, infection control, OSHA, and stress reduction. Working collaboratively with the Risk department and Safety Manager.

4. Risk Management Support Collaborate with the Risk Management department in identifying, analyzing, and evaluating potential risks affecting employee and workplace safety. Identify opportunities and collaborate with Clinical Education for education/training to improve safety, as needed.

5. Environmental and Workplace Safety Collaboration Partner with Facilities and leadership to assess and recommend environmental and ergonomic improvements that promote a safe workplace.

6. Policy and Compliance Review Collaborate with applicable departments to review, revise, and maintain employee infection prevention, health, and safety policies to ensure compliance with current regulations and best practices.

7. Workers Compensation Coordination Assist in clinical care management and communication for employees with active workers compensation claims to minimize lost time and support recovery. May assist in triage, coordination of treatment, follow-up care, and return-to-work planning.

8. Occupational Health Site Evaluations Conduct job shadowing and working condition reviews to maintain accurate job descriptions. Collaborate with Workplace Health Department to ensure appropriate pre-employment and ongoing occupational health testing. Collaborate with Wellness department, as needed, to review appropriate workplace ergonomics.

9. Quality and Safety Audits Participate in quality assurance, safety, and interdisciplinary committees; audit and manage cleaning, hazardous waste handling, and device reprocessing practices to ensure regulatory compliance and employee safety.

The essential functions listed are not an exhaustive list of every task the employee is required to complete. Employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned.

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