Job Summary

Collaborates with facility Leadership and healthcare providers responsible for inpatient and outpatient departments and services, as well as non-patient care support staff, i.e., Maintenance and Environmental Services staff. Provides assessment and reassessment of occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses. Develops and coordinates employee health education and wellness programs for the Hospital.

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the infection control process in the healthcare setting.
• Develops, reviews, and/or revises and implements all department policies and procedures related to the control of infections and communicable diseases on a concurrent basis.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Ensures Employee Health records are maintained.
• Assists with inservice education related to infection prevention and control throughout the organization.
• Completes required CMR reports to Public Health Department in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintains a log of incidents related to infections and communicable diseases, including healthcare associated infections (HAIs) and infections identified through Employee Health.
• Monitors proper use (manufacturers’ instructions) of germicides, cleaning products, antiseptics and disinfectants in use throughout the facility.
• Communicates infection prevention and control activities to administration, Performance Improvement Committee, the medical staff and MEC via the Infection Prevention and Control Committee minutes and/or Infection Prevention and Control Committee Chairperson.
• Establishes effective interpersonal relationships with physicians, nurses and all other members of the healthcare team. Communicates in a manner that conveys mutual understanding, dignity, and respect.
• Initiates duties, appropriate measures and sets priorities independently.
• Knowledge of activity restrictions appropriate to the severity of injury or illness.
• Interacts professionally with the employee in the formation of a plan of care.
• Ensures employee immunizations, TB screenings, and N95 fit testing (where applicable) are up-to-date.
• Maintains employee safety as a focus of practice.
• Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Knowledge of current state, federal and local laws and regulations governing employee healthcare needs.
• Provides educational resources to the employee as appropriate.
• Assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures for employee health.
• Serves as a clinical resource.

Regulatory Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current LVN/LPN licensure in the State of Texas.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.