Health Services Specialist (RN Required), Per Diem

Overview Ensures that VNS Health staff are free from any health impairments that are of potential risk to themselves, coworkers, and patients and their families, or that may interfere with the performance of duties, by maintaining compliance with New York State Department of Health, OSHA and other applicable regulations and fostering wellness and safety awareness. Works under general direction. Schedule is approximately 2 days per week + occasional PTO coverage. What We Provide Referral bonus opportunities Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement Internal mobility, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities Interdisciplinary network of colleagues through the VNS Health Social Services Community of Professionals What You Will Do Ensures that newly‑hired employees, newly associated individual contractors, volunteers and students are free of any health impairments that are of potential risk to themselves, VNS patients, families or employees, or that may interfere with the performance of job responsibilities, by reviewing medical findings of physical examinations, laboratory tests and immunizations. Authorizes employees, contractors and volunteers in accordance with Agency policy and procedures, to commence association with VNS. Contacts and counsels staff regarding medical findings when necessary. Recommends medical referrals as needed. Develops and maintains library of medical resources for referrals. Reviews annual health assessments, TB risk assessments and other health requirements in accordance with Agency policies and procedures, New York State Department of Health regulations, OSHA regulations and/or other applicable regulations, to ensure employees are free from any health impairments that are of potential risk to VNS patients, their families, VNS employees and themselves. Develops and maintains health records and individual charts for VNS Health employees and individual contractors. Develops and maintains various department records and reports, including monthly compliance reports, and exposures reports. Investigates and manages employees suffering illnesses and exposures to communicable diseases, as assigned. Develops and maintains contact with employees on extended sick leaves and disability leaves of absence; provides counsel and guidance to expedite return to work; reviews medical authorizations for employees returning to work for appropriateness and clearance to return to work; takes further action as necessary. Reviews medical accommodation requests as per ADA and other regulatory bodies and participates in the interactive dialogue for resolutions. Works with Clinical Services, Quality, Infection Prevention and Operations to ensure clinical practice standards and guidelines are being applied in order to reduce the risk of occupational exposures. Subject matter experts providing guidance in Covid‑19, Influenza, RSV and other communicable diseases. Conducts training programs about illnesses and exposures. Conducts presentations and content on health‑related topics of interest to promote health & wellness awareness. Remains abreast of new developments, techniques and regulations (including DOH and OSHA updates/changes) related to Health Services programs and policies. Makes recommendations in anticipation of the impact these changes will have on the Agency. Ensures services provided by various medical providers are safe, thorough and cost effective by monitoring services provided. Establishes relationships with other medical providers, as required. Selects, orders and distributes materials and supplies necessary for the administration of the Health Services Program. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Licenses and Certifications: Current license and registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, or, Nursing diploma from a State approved program, or, Associate's degree Required Work Experience: Minimum of one year of experience as an occupational health nurse or a staff nurse in a medical‑surgical nursing area Preferred. Knowledge of government regulations regarding occupational health, including Exposure Control Plans for Blood Borne Pathogens, TB screening and control, Hepatitis and other communicable diseases, and Worker's Compensation Required. Ability to organize, set priorities and direct the work of others Required. Strong clinical assessment skills and medical care case management Required. Ability to monitor and use computer‑based tracking systems Required Pay Range USD $40.95 - USD $51.19 /Hr. About Us VNS Health has been committed to meeting the needs of New Yorkers for over 130 years. We're one of the largest nonprofit home‑and community‑based health care organizations in the country, and today, more than 11,500 team members work together to make a difference in the lives of more than 99,000 patients and members on any given day. #J-18808-Ljbffr VNS Health