Registered Nurse - Occupational Health New

A Well Known SNF located in Philadelphia, PA is looking for a Registered Nurse - Occupational Health

Position Type: 12 Weeks Contract/ Temp

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Job-Related Requirements

Essential Functions, Qualifications, & Skills:

• Oversee the Modified Duty Program, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and leaves of absence processes, and ADA accommodation requests, ensuring a smooth transition for employees.
• Prepare necessary correspondence and facilitate employees' return-to-work procedures.
• Communicate regularly with department leadership on work hours, leave statuses, and other critical information regarding employees' leave of absence.
• Provide initial assessment for work-related injuries and illnesses, coordinating follow-up care as needed and facilitating a safe and timely return-to-work process.
• Coordinate and administer vaccinations and oversee employee compliance with mandatory immunization requirements, for new hires, employees and external healthcare providers.
• Maintain detailed vaccination records.
• Oversee case management for the Workers' Compensation Program, coordinating with healthcare providers, managing employee progress, and ensuring compliance with treatment plans and return to work procedures.
• Review and approve results of pre-placement health screenings for candidates for employment.
• Ensure that all screening results are accurately documented, and departmental requirements are consistently updated and maintained.
• Coordinate the annual tuberculosis questionnaire/survey requirement for employees.
• Organize COVID testing for employees who are symptomatic or who have had an exposure; or returning from a leave of absence.
• Conduct contact tracing in partnership with Infection Preventionist and Director of Safety & Occupational Health Services to determine work-relatedness.
• Participate in the review, development and revision of departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate, detailed employee health records in compliance with HIPAA, Department of Health, and OSHA standards. Generate reports on trends, compliance, and program effectiveness for leadership, as needed.
• Organize employee health and wellness events, such as workshops and information sessions on topics related to occupational health, wellness, and disease prevention.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Safety & Occupational Health Services, adhering to company policies and procedures.
  
  

Person Centeredness

• Demonstrates a real sense of inquiry and a personal willingness to learn.
• Facilitate effective communication and support for employees who visit or call the clinic, ensuring a welcoming and responsive environment
• Demonstrates the ability to take responsible actions within the parameters of the role without a constant need to be directed by others.
• Demonstrates politeness and respectfulness and evidences the self-awareness of the effect of their behavior on others.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow up on schedules, set priorities and achieve deadlines.
  
  

People & Team Leadership

• Champion for culture change and supportive leadership
• Demonstrates Client people and leadership values and behaviors.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow-up on schedules, set priorities and achieve deadlines.
• Demonstrates the Client Code of Conduct and builds trusted partnerships throughout the Client organization.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships by gaining trust and respect.
• Is approachable and easy to talk with; puts forth an extra effort to make people at ease; is patient and builds rapport with customers and is a good listener.
• A team player and has the trust and support of peers.
• Promotes collaboration within the department.
• Demonstrates politeness and respectfulness and evidences the self-awareness of the effect of her/his behavior on others.
• Demonstrates mutual respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  
  

Technology

• Actively engages in the use of computer systems and technology to enhance the day-to-day flow of information.
• Experience with Kronos/UKG.
• Able to combine multiple sources of data to solve existing problems.
• Office 365 - Able to use Office 365 suite to manage calendaring, virtual meetings, basic tasks in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and comfortable using Microsoft Teams.
  
  

Role-Specific Competencies

• Medical Office Expertise: Demonstrates basic medical office skills including filing, medical records storage, medical data entry etc.
• Risk Management: Remains current on relevant laws, legal rulings and regulations and ensures organizational compliance.
• Ethical Practice: Maintains confidentiality of employee records, verbal and written medical information.
• First-Aid: Assess and provide basic first aid treatment to employees for non-work-related and work-related conditions. (when necessary)
  
  

Education & Experience

• Position requires completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program with coursework in occupational health and/or safety.
• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a valid and unrestricted nursing license in PA required.
• Experience in the performance of nursing skills relative to Occupational Health Services preferred.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification
• Assess and provide basic first aid treatment to employees for non-work-related and work-related conditions.
• Communication, problem-solving and organizational skills desired.
  
  

Please email: s89d4mn@yo04b.com