Registered Nurse-Employee Health Services

Employment Type:

Shift:

Description:

Full-Time Day Shift

• Mishawaka Medical Center: 254-bed acute-care hospital located in Mishawaka
• Plymouth Medical Center: 58-bed acute-care hospital located in Plymouth

What You Will Do:

• Actively demonstrates the organization’s mission and core values, and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values.
• Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information.
• Conduct new hire interview health assessments
•  Administer and oversee immunization and drug screening programs as appropriate.  Ensure proper   clearance to work and track outcomes.
•  Assist with other Employee Health Services (EHS) programs, which promote wellness/health such as influenza clinics, blood donation drives, etc.
• Act as a liaison with Occupational Health physician or Emergency Department (during health service hours) in the provision of first-aid and other types of care for employees who become ill or injured while on duty. Investigate and follow-up on the progress and status of injuries/illness as needed, keeping the employee’s supervisor informed of outcomes. 
• Participates in improving EHS performance improvement outcomes.  Ensure that appropriate compliance is maintained in areas of purview with regulatory requirements of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals, Worker’s Compensation, IOSHA, ISDH. OSHA and other regulations
• Initiates, completes and files first reports of injury as requested for Worker’s Compensation and communicate with the Worker’s Compensation carrier as necessary.
• Supports the Infection Control Department to ensure employee, non-employee and patient protection by execution of Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Maintain current and former employee health files and any computer data related to such files
• Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed.

What We Are Looking For:

Education:  Bachelor's degree in nursing

Licensure:  RN Indiana license. CPR

Experience:  Must possess 3-5 years or more of nursing experience.  Experience in the coordination of employee health program and previous occupational health, safety, public health highly desirable.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.