Assists in the completion of the nursing history.

Delivers appropriate care.

Utilization of critical thinking skills in prioritization of care.

Participates in the development and prioritization of individualized plan of care.

Collaborate with other disciplines in plan of care.

Assists with discharge planning needs.

Documents interventions that are accurate, pertinent, timely and legible.

Perform pre-employment physicals and drug screening 

Administers meds correctly based on pt's age and clinical condition.

Performs skills and tasks required by unit expectations.

Provide safe environment.

Includes pt, caregiver and disciplines in care, council and health teaching.

Demonstrates correct use and troubleshooting of equipment.

Evaluates the efficacy of medications, treatments and plan of care.

Communicates evaluates to appropriate disciplines.

Communicates concerns, assessments to the management.

Provides health care at the best value without compromising pt care.

Responsible and accountable for all actions.

Practices within the scope of license.

Completes initial employment health evaluation by reviewing rubella, rubeola, and HbsAB results. Evaluates the need for MMR or Hepatitis B vaccine.

Ensures completion of TB skin testing, monitors cases requiring physician follow-up. Conducts annual TB skin testing for Hepatitis vaccine program.

Administers JSMC's Workers Compensation program and facilitates employee role.

Reviews occupational incident reports and maintains appropriate statistics for analysis of working environment and/ or need for employee awareness.

Submits monthly and quarterly reports/data regarding injury rates, workers compensation, etc... Analyzes data and selects critical factors in initiating reports.

Develops and conducts formal educational programs related to Employee Health. Provide regular Employee Health communications newsletter.

Inform Administration of current or prospective occupational health hazards and recommend plan of action to alleviate problem.

Investigates employee incidents which are inconsistent with policy/procedure.

Investigates employee exposure incidents for appropriate follow-up/monitoring. Evaluates, consults and refers employees who have been injured or become ill on the job.

Monitors absences of employees due to infectious illnesses, identifies trends and reports any epidemics.

Administer FMLA in accordance with federal/state regulations, JSMC policy and procedure.

Required Licenses: Licensed Practical Nurses / Registered Nurse
LPN or RN licensed in Kentucky. Certification as Employee Health Nurse helpful.

Minimum Education: High School graduate or GED equivalent and must be 18 years of age. Associates, BS degree in Nursing.

Minimum Work Experience: Three years nursing experience. Knowledge of employee health is helpful.