Registered Nurse - Employee Health
Job Specifications/QualificationsPossess knowledge of patient care practice and procedures.
Must be able to demonstrate understanding of control and prevention of hospital infections.
Knowledge of the basic principles of epidemiology and infectious disease, along with rudimentary knowledge and understanding of microbiologyMust be knowledgeable about sterilization, sanitation, and disinfection practices.
Must be able to communicate in a tactful, nonthreatening manner.
Must be knowledgeable in adult education principles.
Computer skills required.
EducationGraduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsCurrent RN license with the state of Arkansas.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Other duties or task may be requested or assigned by immediate supervisor, his/her designee, or other management/supervisor.
o Conducts ongoing surveillance of infections r/t personnel.
o Keeps accurate records.
Maintains accurate and up to date records for Workers Compensation o Compiles and presents infection control/employee health reports to appropriate committees.
o Periodically inspects the environment and observes personnel activities for the purpose of detecting possible infection hazards.
Reports findings to department managers and appropriate committees.
o Monitoring and evaluates isolation, aseptic, and patient care techniques.
o Collaborates with all departments to develop and update area-specific policies and procedures pertinent to infection control.
o Disseminates information relative to infection control and implements appropriate infection control measures.
o Tracks exposures and infections in hospital personnel; develops and implements employee health program.
o Develops and participates in orientation and in-service programs.
o Demonstrates the appropriate skills and ability, based on scope of practice, level or training, and/or licensure, to assess and/or care for patients based on age of the patient.
Age groups may include the newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
(Varying levels of practitioner and/or caregiver will have different skills and abilities.
) The skill and ability may include knowledge of growth and development, ranges of treatment, and the ability to obtain and interpret information regarding patient needs.
o Practices according to regulatory agency requirements, i.
e.
TJC, State Health, CDC, and CMS.
o Investigates employee injuries and illnesses on request, recommending appropriate medical follow-up.
o Serves on hospital committees relating to employee health and recommends policies and procedures.
o Performs annual health screenings or testing as required.
Recommended Skills Adult Education Asepsis Communication Courtesy Health Care Infection Control Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Must be able to demonstrate understanding of control and prevention of hospital infections.
Knowledge of the basic principles of epidemiology and infectious disease, along with rudimentary knowledge and understanding of microbiologyMust be knowledgeable about sterilization, sanitation, and disinfection practices.
Must be able to communicate in a tactful, nonthreatening manner.
Must be knowledgeable in adult education principles.
Computer skills required.
EducationGraduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsCurrent RN license with the state of Arkansas.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Other duties or task may be requested or assigned by immediate supervisor, his/her designee, or other management/supervisor.
o Conducts ongoing surveillance of infections r/t personnel.
o Keeps accurate records.
Maintains accurate and up to date records for Workers Compensation o Compiles and presents infection control/employee health reports to appropriate committees.
o Periodically inspects the environment and observes personnel activities for the purpose of detecting possible infection hazards.
Reports findings to department managers and appropriate committees.
o Monitoring and evaluates isolation, aseptic, and patient care techniques.
o Collaborates with all departments to develop and update area-specific policies and procedures pertinent to infection control.
o Disseminates information relative to infection control and implements appropriate infection control measures.
o Tracks exposures and infections in hospital personnel; develops and implements employee health program.
o Develops and participates in orientation and in-service programs.
o Demonstrates the appropriate skills and ability, based on scope of practice, level or training, and/or licensure, to assess and/or care for patients based on age of the patient.
Age groups may include the newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
(Varying levels of practitioner and/or caregiver will have different skills and abilities.
) The skill and ability may include knowledge of growth and development, ranges of treatment, and the ability to obtain and interpret information regarding patient needs.
o Practices according to regulatory agency requirements, i.
e.
TJC, State Health, CDC, and CMS.
o Investigates employee injuries and illnesses on request, recommending appropriate medical follow-up.
o Serves on hospital committees relating to employee health and recommends policies and procedures.
o Performs annual health screenings or testing as required.
Recommended Skills Adult Education Asepsis Communication Courtesy Health Care Infection Control Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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