Employee Health Registered Nurse / RN

Overview

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At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources,ongoingmentorshipand leadership programs for all types of jobs, and asupportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your careerand be what you want to be. We provide:

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs

• Family-focused benefits

• Wellness incentives

• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs

• And more

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Employee Health RN II strives to promote safety and protection of patients and employees through effective assessment and surveillance of Emory Healthcare (EHC) employees. The RN supports the Employee Health Services by conducting employee health screenings for new and annual employees, volunteers and contractors performing work for EHC, promotes a safe work environment while adhering to applicable EHC policies and procedures, and supporting the EHC's Vision Alignment Matrix. Following established charting procedures, documents all aspects of patient care to show progress or changes in an employee's condition. Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development. Attends educational in-services as appropriate. Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments. Conducts occupational health screenings for new and annual employees, immunizations, tracking, monitoring follow-up of occupational exposures and providing employee education and wellness information. Demonstrates awareness of and adherence to legal requirements and other pertinent standards related to Occupational Health. The Employee Health Nurse shall maintain the privacy of the employee and confidentiality of the medical record. Responsible for immunizations as per EHC Employee Health Services standing orders and recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Assists with planning, implementation, evaluation of annual influenza vaccine program. Will maintain statistics of Employee Health duties as indicated by tasks performed for employees. May require travel to work at other sites when needed. Perform New Hire Health Assessments. Performs Annual Health Assessments. Administers Vaccines per standing orders for EHC Employee Health. Will administer vaccines per EHC Employee Health vaccines policy and procedure requirements while following CDC Guidelines for administration of vaccines to healthcare workers. Support Emory Healthcare Wellness Initiatives. The job poses the potential of occupational exposure in routine tasks performed. Maintain Infection Control Standards for blood and body fluid exposure while performing job responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: All nurses employed in roles requiring an unencumbered nursing license must have a valid, active license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board and current Basic Life Support Certification. COHN certification preferred. Current clinical knowledge of state and federal regulations on health issues, occupational hazards and safety issues. BLS certifications required.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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Division Emory Healthcare Inc.

Campus Location Atlanta, GA, 30308

Campus Location US-GA-Atlanta

Department EHI Employee Occupational Hlth

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Job Number 166825

Job Category Nursing

Schedule 7a-3:30p

Standard Hours 32 Hours

Hourly Minimum USD $43.00/Hr.

Hourly Midpoint USD $49.84/Hr.

Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.