Nurse Practitioner - Employee Health. Job in Southampton LilyLifestyle Jobs

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Employee Health Nurse Practitioner evaluates new hire eligibility for medical clearance including subjective medical history, objective physical exams, assessment of immunity through titer values or vaccination history, TB screening and fit testing, color blindness, and eligible vaccine declinations. Assists with the progression of workers' compensation cases with the leave specialist. Reviews return to work documentation of employees returning from various leaves. Assess incoming employees with acute complaints. Evaluate employees calling into work for sick leave and/or COVID symptoms. Assess, track and evaluate employee exposures in relation to various occupational diseases such as Varicella, TB, Scabies and bloodborne illnesses through needlesticks. RESPONSIBILITIES: Arrange and/or participate in all pre-employment physical exams and ensure all new employees, contractors, or volunteers are processed in accordance with the Hospital's policy and regulations. Complete the pre-employment health questionnaire with each new employee and direct bloodwork in accordance with policy and standards. Track and administer all vaccinations required by NY State, Federal regulations, and Hospital policy. Maintain and update confidential health records for every employee, contractor and volunteers. Collaborate with SBU for credentialed staff. Complete annual health assessments in conjunction with physicians to ensure compliance with NY State and Suffolk County Health Department regulations. Review the annual health questionnaire to ascertain any health problems. Consult with physicians and counsel employees. Provide educational information about infection control, HIV, hepatitis, etc. Provide referrals regarding health problems. Assist and provide guidance to employees regarding procedures for filing claims for disability, FMLA, and workers' compensation. Coordinate and conduct respiratory fit testing on employees who have patient contact. Receive, investigate and track employee accidents or injuries and process necessary reports with the carrier. Support data collection for OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injury or Illness as needed. Follow up on employees' health status and return to work date. Work in conjunction with Human Resources and the Physician or CMO (if applicable) in establishing new/revised health policies. Participate in orientation and department in-services as needed. Support Employee Annual Education programs and ensure compliance. Address the special needs of employee populations served and assist in making reasonable accommodations for the hearing impaired, physically challenged or any other employee who may require services. Prepare and file required forms and reports as necessary. Write orders for necessary testing (bloodwork, nasal swabs), assess, diagnose and prescribe medications PRN for acute employee illnesses. QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree and Board Certification in Nursing required. Registered Nurse License and BLS from American Heart Association Prior experience in an occupational health setting. Certification as an Occupational Health Nurse preferred. Knowledge related to regulatory requirements of OSHA, Joint Commission and the Department of Health Knowledge surrounding disability, workers' compensation, and leave laws preferred. Computer knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word Interpersonal and communication skills Organizational, multi-tasking and attention to detail. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking. Lifts supplies/equipment Considerable stooping, bending, kneeling. Stony Brook Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal or state law. #J-18808-Ljbffr United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia