Employee Health-Infection Prevention Nurse-QUALITY AND PATIENT SAFETY FT Day

Employee Health-Infection Prevention Nurse - QUALITY AND PATIENT SAFETY FT Day Job Location: CARROLLTON Employee Type: FT Shift: Day Educational Qualification: N/A Experience: N/A Job Description: The Employee Health/Infection Prevention Nurse is aRegistered Nurse who provides direct and indirect nursing care for CRMCemployees, contract employees and non-employee groups, with a particularemphasis in occupational health. Additionally, this nurse provides oversight ofthe facility’s infection prevention activities with a goal of preventinghealthcare-associated infections in patients, as well as preventing exposuresand illnesses among personnel to ensure a safe environment for all. The EH/IP Nurse is responsible formaintaining existing policies, evaluating infection prevention practices,assessing any adverse outcomes, and reporting IP data whenever required.She/He will use knowledge regarding infectious agents, epidemiology, andappropriate disinfection to protect patients, staff, and visitors. Conducts Employee Health pre-employmentvisits per organization policy. Monitors employee work-relatedillness and injury trends and assesses, develops, and implements strategies toprevent work-acquired injury or illness and expedite return to work. Collaborates with HR Benefitsteam to oversee medical Leave of Absence (LOA), FMLA, or other employee leavesto ensure employees are returned to work as appropriate. Performs bloodborne pathogenexposure assessment, treatment, and follow-up. Works with Medical Director orEmployee Health physician to ensure proper follow-up. Participates in preventivescreening programs (e.g., TB skin testing, influenza, hepatitis B, MMR, varicella,and other appropriate immunizations) and surveillance programs designed toidentify and monitor risks to the employee’s health. Ensures annual health testing orother annual requirements for all employees are met (i.e., TB screening, Fluvaccines, Fit Testing, etc.) Perform communicable diseaseexposure follow-up. Reports to various regulatory agencies, as required. Identifies and refers employeeswith personal health needs to the EH MD, NP, or employee’s personal physicianwhen appropriate. Counsels employees on physicaland mental health issues and guides them toward community resources and/oremployee assistance programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Carrollton Regional Medical Center