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Position provides medical health and safety services to employees within established protocols and administers immunizations when necessary. The Occupational Health Nurse regularly performs a variety of additional duties including: scheduling pre-employment/post offer physicals including blood work vision testing and drug screening; ordering and maintaining sufficient quantities of necessary medical supplies; and maintaining employee medical records. The OHN coordinates the completion of Workers Compensation reports and performs special projects as assigned. This position covers both internal employee health as well as occupational health for external clients through the Work Well clinic.
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Position Accountabilities/Duties:
Plans organizes delivers and evaluates employee student and volunteer health activities and records in accordance with hospital policy.
Provides direct care including treatment of occupational injuries and illnesses during occupational health clinics.
Communicates with occupational health employers to ensure compliance with protocols.
Resource for infection control blood or body fluid exposure tuberculosis and other pathogens.
Participates in Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement.
Running of special clinics set up for employee health needs including annual flu shots and fit testing.
Maintains a positive relationship with members of administrative and management groups medical staff and co-workers.
Supports work within the budget guidelines.
Complies with state local and federal laws.
Reviews and updates written organizational occupational health related policies and procedures and ensures they are in accordance with evidence-based practice standards and regulations
Collects maintains and provides summation reports regarding internal employee illness data and occupational health clinic data.
Is aware of hospital and department compliance regarding fraud waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of department or hospital administrative staff.
Assists with project plans including scheduling expenses personnel matters and other operational concerns for occupational health services.
Development & Education:
Identifies existing and monitors local regulations that impact facility Occupational Health systems.
Provide community outreach clinics and services as requested.
Assist with marketing services and program evaluation as necessary.
Maintains professional growth and development through participation in seminars educational programs current literature workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
Basic UPH Performance Criteria
Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular reliable attendance.
Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA DIA OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.
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