RN- Employee Health & Wellness Nurse

This position is full time on site in Pittsburg, KS. Other CHC locations may be considered for an alternate work site. 

CORE VALUES

The core values of Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas, Inc. (CHC/SEK) are dignity and stewardship. Each staff member is expected to perform their job duties in a way that preserves dignity for our patients and maintains good stewardship of the CHC/SEK’s resources. 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The RN Employee Health & Wellness is part of the Human Resources Department with clinical supervision under the Quality Department. This position involves strong collaboration with Quality, Risk & Safety, Workplace Health, Clinical Leadership, and Facilities to maintain a safe, healthy, and productive work environment. The RN Employee Health & Wellness Nurse is responsible for overseeing and coordinating employee health, safety, and wellness initiatives across the organization. This position ensures compliance with occupational health regulations and organizational policies, manages work-related injuries and exposures, and supports infection prevention and safety efforts. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Employee Health Program Oversight – Monitor and track compliance with the employee immunization, TB testing, and respiratory mask fit programs; provide related education and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements. Assist in analyzing employer health plan data and strategizing for internal initiatives to improve employee and dependent’s health. Provide support to employees navigating personal and/or family health conditions under the employer health plan. 
2. Infection Control and Outbreak Management – Manage employee health outbreaks and exposures, coordinate follow-up testing and care, and lead the Infection Prevention Task Force.
3. Safety and Health Education – Develop, deliver, and track safety and health training such as workplace safety, ergonomics, infection control, OSHA, and stress reduction. Working collaboratively with the Risk department and Safety Manager.
4. Risk Management Support – Collaborate with the Risk Management department in identifying, analyzing, and evaluating potential risks affecting employee and workplace safety. Identify opportunities and collaborate with Clinical Education for education/training to improve safety, as needed.
5. Environmental and Workplace Safety Collaboration – Partner with Facilities and leadership to assess and recommend environmental and ergonomic improvements that promote a safe workplace.
6. Policy and Compliance Review – Collaborate with applicable departments to review, revise, and maintain employee infection prevention, health, and safety policies to ensure compliance with current regulations and best practices.
7. Worker’s Compensation Coordination – Assist in clinical care management and communication for employees with active worker’s compensation claims to minimize lost time and support recovery. May assist in triage, coordination of treatment, follow-up care, and return-to-work planning. 
8. Occupational Health Site Evaluations – Conduct job shadowing and working condition reviews to maintain accurate job descriptions. Collaborate with Workplace Health Department to ensure appropriate pre-employment and ongoing occupational health testing. Collaborate with Wellness department, as needed, to review appropriate workplace ergonomics.
9. Quality and Safety Audits – Participate in quality assurance, safety, and interdisciplinary committees; audit and manage cleaning, hazardous waste handling, and device reprocessing practices to ensure regulatory compliance and employee safety.

The essential functions listed are not an exhaustive list of every task the employee is required to complete. Employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Valid Kansas and Oklahoma Registered Nurse license or multi-state license in the nurse’s state of residence. Multi-state license strongly preferred. 
2. Three (3) years RN experience, preferably in an Occupational Health or Employee Health related setting.
3. Valid Driver’s License as frequent travel is a requirement of the position. Must meet driving standards: no more than 2 minor violations or 1 major violation within 3 years.
4. Valid Basic Life Support certification through American Heart Association or obtain within ninety (90) days of hire.
5. Training and/or certification in workstation/ergonomic evaluations preferred.
6. Training and/or certification in infection prevention preferred. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Social and cultural sensitivity appropriate to ethnically and economically diverse patient-and employee-base.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the rationale of appropriate patient care.
3. Must be organized and able to manage/prioritize tasks to meet deadlines, adapts to change in a positive manner, able to work as a part of a team.
4. Communicates through appropriate channels. Use proper chain of command for patient complaints.
5. Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
6. Must be computer literate, especially with Microsoft Office products, specifically advanced excel knowledge, and be proficient with the Electronic Health Record software.
7. Must be able to maintain good inter-personal relationship with co-workers and other members of the health care team and the organization.
8. Provide customer service in accordance to the organization’s mission.
9. Be courteous and respectful when interacting with patients and family members.
10. Maintain employee confidentiality in accordance to organization’s policy and procedure and HIPAA requirements.

WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, up to the entire shift; use hands and fingers to operate computer keyboard, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee will be required to walk, stand, and drive on a daily basis. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Computer work is frequent. Good lighting and comfortable temperature of ventilation at all times.