Responsible for both Pre- employment and ongoing health assessments for employees and volunteers, maintaining accurate records. Promote, implement and evaluate programming for staff health promotion and education.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities:
Perform pre-employment assessments on all employees, making proper recommendations related to job roles.Follow employee health vaccination requirements for new hires, providing MMR and Hepatitis B vaccinations as indicated.Perform routine employee and student health assessments, including reviews of health immunizations, TB screenings, and follow-up as needed.Update immunizations and initiate mandated vaccines according to state and federal guidelines for employees annually and as needed.Perform N95 respiratory fit testing for employees annually and as needed.Coordinate the blood-borne pathogen exposure process, including evaluation, treatment, and follow-up.Assist as requested when there is reasonable suspicion of employee alcohol or substance abuse in the workplace.Monitor and manage employee incidents and claims as required.Maintain required OSHA documentation and records regarding workplace injuries.Maintain electronic employee health records, including health visits, lab results, immunizations, N95 testing, incidents, and workers' compensation information.Reinforce various health promotion and wellness strategies and programming for hospital and clinic colleagues.Serve on various committees and teams as appropriate to employee health.Maintain current departmental goals, policies, procedures, and programs in accordance with state, national, and MercyOne Trinity Health requirements and standards.Provide first aid evaluations as necessary to employees and volunteers.Perform other duties as assigned by management.Qualifications:
Education: Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.Licensing: Current registered nursing license in Iowa, mandatory reporter, and BLS certification required.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint) and electronic health records.Critical thinking skills and effective oral and written communication.Ability to ensure confidentiality of employee information.Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in nursing.Acute care nursing experience.Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.