RN - Registered Nurse - Employee Health

Location:

Geisinger Health Plan Hughes Center

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Yes

Job Summary:

At Geisinger through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets and develop their practice to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact.

Job Duties:

Responsible for performing the functions of the Employee Health Service Department through promoting wellbeing and a safe working environment for all employees.

This role is full-time, 40 hours weekly; Days; 7:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

A minimum of 3 years RN work experience is required.

Benefits at Geisinger:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options
• Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA)
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous PTO that accrues quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives
• Family-friendly support: adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more
• Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more

Job Duties:

• Performs health screening on all newly hired employees and reassessment upon transfer as necessary.
• Administers immunizations consistent with current policies.
• Coordinates annual health assessment program including, but not limited to, TB testing and immunization review with update of records.
• Evaluates and follows up with blood borne pathogen exposures in cooperation with Health Service Nurse Practitioner and Physician.
• Coordinates the annual influenza vaccine administration program in assigned areas.
• Participates with the Infection Control Department in appropriate actions following infectious exposures of employees.
• Serves as a resource and provides leadership to other members of the Health Service Department and within the health system.
• Monitors changes in Health Service standards required by regulatory agencies.
• Reviews Health Service policies annually with the Health Service policy and procedure committee in collaboration with Infection Control.
• Coordinates ongoing required record keeping logs and prepares reports as requested.
• Provides educational information to employees consistent with the mission and objectives of the Health Services Department.

Position Details:

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Education:

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years-Nursing (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body, Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania

Skills:

Clinical Skills, Communication, Computer Literacy, Critical Thinking, Organizing, Teamwork, Working Independently

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and memb