Employee Health Nurse & Infection Prevention Nurse

This is a not union position. 

 

JOB SUMMARY

The Employee Health Nurse provides assessment and reassessment of occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses and develops and coordinates employee health education and wellness programs for the Hospital District.

Infection Prevention is responsible for gathering of data, identification, investigation, reporting, prevention and control of infections and communicable diseases within the organization, including both healthcare associated infections and community-acquired infections. Knowledgeable of CDC guidelines and definitions of healthcare associated infections (HAIs), accrediting organization standards, federal and state regulations and national guidelines.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Ability to perform a focused health record review on all employees and volunteers as needed. This includes a systematic and pertinent collection of data about the health status of the employee.
• Identifies employee problems; seeks consultation as necessary.
• Ensures employee immunizations and TB screenings are up-to-date.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Knowledge of current state, federal and local laws and regulations governing employee healthcare needs.
• Assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures for employee health and infection prevention.
• Develops and/or maintains a system for identifying, reporting, investigating and controlling infections and communicable diseases of patients and staff. Creates the Infection Control Plan annually. Participates in the Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee.
• Assists in the development, implementation and improvement of infection prevention and control practices. Assists with in-service education related to infection prevention and control throughout the organization.
• Demonstrates ability to teach principles and practical application of infection prevention and control to all levels of healthcare staff, utilizes all district email communication when indicated.
• Investigates infections, especially those occurring above established thresholds, and/or in clusters by patient care units.
• Monitors proper use (manufacturers’ instructions) of germicides, cleaning products, antiseptics and disinfectants in use throughout the facility.
• Monitors methods of asepsis, sterilization and disinfection employed throughout the organization.
• Maintains qualifications through ongoing education and training, i.e., participation in infection prevention and control courses and infection control professional societies.
• Collaborates with HR to supervise the occupational injury database and follow up communication with staff.
• Float to assist in ED, Acute Care, or Non Skilled Swing Bed Unit when necessary for staffing assistance.
• Perform related duties as assigned by management.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Actively checks and responds to emails throughout the day.
• Completes all mandatory education within given time-frame.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time system correctly.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community.
• Attends annual review and department in-services as scheduled.
• Attends at least 75% of staff meetings; reviews all monthly staff meeting minutes.
• Actively participates in the department’s quality improvement (QI) activities.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices and the employee handbook.
• Communicates the mission, vision and values of the organization as well as the focus of the department.
• Meets dress code standards for the department; appearance is neat and clean.
• All Ferry County Health employees are required to maintain confidentiality in accordance with organizational policy, state and federal regulations, including not but limited to, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

 

JOB KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements