Employee Health Nurse - Freeman Springdale Human Resources

Job Title

To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.

Schedule

Full Time (40hrs/week)

Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively. Establishes and maintains two way communication with peers, staff, leaders, and administration.

• Adapts to change in a positive, professional manner.

• Follows through on problems using the appropriate chain of command.

• Cooperates well with peers and supports group decisions.

• Communicates appropriate information to lead staff member, supervisor, manager or director in a timely manner.

• Completes required education in a timely manner.

• Consistently uses skilled communication which demonstrates congruence between words and actions and holds others accountable for doing the same.

• Assists employees who are injured or become ill at work; monitors health status.

• Performs pre-employment health screening.

• Provides immunizations for employees and others per established procedure.

• Acts as a resource person on health matters, reviewing such items as physicians' reports on employee health, workers' compensation insurance claims, medical restriction on employee work.

• Provides fit testing for TB respiratory protection program.

• Ensures staff compliance with all Employee Health related issues and activities.

• Tracks TB status via computer system.

• Prepares reports and makes recommendations.

• Administers OSHA program. Educates staff regarding OSHA safety issues. Maintains OSHA logs. Interacts with government entities to maintain OSHA compliance.

• Maintains Regulatory Compliance (OSHA, JCAHO, CDC Guidelines)

• Participates in Committees as required (Employee Health/Safety Committee, Environment of Care)

• Maintains a good knowledge base of Department Managers within the organization.

• Provides organizational leadership.

• Demonstrates population appropriate skill sets for all relevant patient populations.

Requirements

• Minimal Associates from accredited nursing program

• RN in the State of Arkansas

• 1 year minimum in nursing as a RN

Freeman Perks and Programs

• For eligible full time and part time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one!

• Health, vision, dental insurance

• Retirement with employer match

• Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation

• Milestone payments with longevity of employment

• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flex time off (FTO)

• Extended Sick Pay

• Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members

• Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc