Employee Health Nurse
 The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia | |
 United States, Virginia, Manassas | |
 Nov 13, 2024 | |
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Employee Health Nurse Job Code: OH1200 ABOUT US We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know - and making connections with - our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience. As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people's lives every day. JOB TYPE Classification: Nonexempt Supervises Positions: No JOB SUMMARY The Employee Occupational Health Nurse is responsible for following current regulatory requirements of government and accrediting/licensing agencies and organizational policies and procedures that relate to setting policy and directing, administering, and evaluating the employee and patient population. Daily activities include administration of health and safety programs and services consistent with regulatory agencies and organizational goals and objectives. Provides services that emphasize the prevention of illness and injury, and the promotion of good health. Services include injury/illness care, injury case management, health examinations, health promotion, safety prevention, and health education. Serves as employee advocate when dealing with employee occupational health issues. Provides services to Medical Staff and Volunteers to support environment of care initiatives and regulatory compliance. Infection prevention duties include surveillance for health care-associated infections (HAI's); collection analysis and interpretation of surveillance data; outbreak investigation; and program evaluation. Communication:Maintains good communication and a positive relationship with employees at all levels of the organization.
Decision Making:Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions.
Problem Solving:Uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
Self-Management:Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment.
Teamwork:Exercises skills to establish HR as a trusted, credible business partner.
The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Education: Minimum of Associate's Degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Public Health, Medical Technology, or related field required. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Completion of a Registered Nursing program approved by the Virginia State Board of Nursing. Experience: At least 3 years of experience in nursing, microbiology, public health, medical technician. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy. Licensure: Registered Nurse with current licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Infection Prevention and Control training and/or certification with CIC and obtain certification within 3 years; Employee Health training and/or certification with COHN/S preferred and obtain certification within 3 years. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Ability to communicate verbally and in written form. Ability to work flexible hours. Ability to manage multiple activities at one time. Advanced computer knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint). Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical Demand Code: 20A, Nursing Work Function/Activity: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper. OTHER
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. | |