As an Employee Health Nurse for our fast-paced department you will support Human Resources as a partner with pre-hire/post-offer new hire health assessment visits while providing services for Saint Lukes hospital employees and volunteers. This is an unpredictable fast paced environment with various tasks and responsibilities every day. You also will coordinate and assist with respirator fit testing phlebotomy vaccinations post-injury/exposure triage and more. This is a high visibility position with a lot of opportunity.
We are looking for self-driven and energetic nurses who are able to stay calm under pressure with a passion for caring for people. You will need to be a resilient nurse who enjoys performing numerous tasks daily and possess a strong ability to change directions quickly. Strong problem-solving skills with a solution focused mind set is key to being successful in this role. We are looking for customer focused problem solvers with strong communication skills.
HOURS:
Monday Friday No Night No Holidays No weekends
8 Hour Shift between 7 AM 4:30 PM The schedule may vary depending upon candidate/employee/volunteer need.
BSN is required.
Responsibilities:
Provides coordination of Workers Compensation and Employee Health programs for the metro SLHS entities by providing care for all new candidates employees following injuries by completing all appropriate documentation including processing new hire documentation and managing all ongoing employee health documentation entering information into appropriate computer applications and managing all required and requested data metrics.
This position performs independent health assessments for all new hires recommends or advises against employment of candidates and acts as a case manager for employee injuries. Assists in the administration of appropriate SLHS policies and Employee Health programs by processing necessary documentation.
Ensures the integrity and confidentiality of employee health files. Acts as a resource to employees and other departments on a variety of employee health and workers compensation issues.
Functions autonomously consistently and successfully without consistent onsite supervision
Applicable Experience:
2 yearsBasic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross Registered Nurse - VariousBachelors DegreeThe best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Lukes 12000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based nonprofit locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Lukes means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.
Join the Kansas City regions premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Saint Luke’s Health System consists of 16 area hospitals and campuses and several primary and specialty care practices, and provides a range of inpatient, outpatient, and home care services.