Job Overview:

Applies the nursing process to address health issues; Promotes compliance; Collaborates in a collegial manner with physicians, health department, and other health and social service agencies to meet health care needs. In the absence of the charge nurse, the position is delegated the axcountability and repsonsiobility to coordinatre the patient care delivered and responsible for daily operations and throughput of the department. Positioon will assist the charge nurse with the flu campaign, fit testing, TB testing and other orgainzational mandatory requirements as directed. This position will oversee the daily care provided by the Emplyee Health Technician. 

Job Requirements:

Associate Degree in Nursing 
Registered Nurse 
Current Ohio licensure
Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of Biological, Physical, Behavioral, Social, and Nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs at various stages of the life cycle
Preferred active participation in applicable specialty professional organization
2 - 3 years experience Clinical - Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit or Employee Health in Nursing Emergency Department, ICU, or strong Medical Surgical skills 

Job Responsibilities:

Adheres to HIPPA privacy requirements in all forms to any party other than designated TriHealth departments responsible for the treatment of patients, accounts receivable/payable or the operations of the occupational medicine centers.Adheres to the TriHealth Code of Ethical Business and Proferssional Behavior. 
Performs specialty / unit-specific skills and competencies. Interprets and executes physician orders. In the absence of the charge nurse, directs unit activities in which safe, clinically competent care is provided. Delegates care to other team members within the scope of nursing practice. Maintains and improves current knolwedge in area of practice through activities such as continuing education, formal education, professional orgainzation membership and conferences. 
Demonstrates critical thinking skills in the decision-making process. accepts accountability for actions taken. Utilizes the chain of command appropriately. Facilitates patient movement through the system to achieve desired outcomes. Maintains open communication through relaying information in a timely manner to all customers. Builds collegial relationships with physicians and other members of the healthcare team. Participates and cooperates on various TriHealth committees and teams to coordinate the health and safety needs of employees. Collaborates with disability and workers compensation case managers to promote wellness and reduce absence.
Assist the charge nurse and lead office specialist in developing, updating and implementing department specific gudielines and procedures. Review schedule for next business day to ensure appropriate and any and all supplies and resources are available. 

Other Job-Related Information:

The TriHealth Nursing Vision, Mission, and Philosophy speaks to professional development, collaboration, and our nursing culture. To achieve excellence in nursing care, TriHealth encourages: pursuit of improved knowledge through continuing education classes, formal education leading to advanced degrees, and the attainment of specialty certification; nurse membership in local, regional, and national nursing organizations related to the appropriate nurse specialty; involvement in activities that better the health of our community; nursing research activities and use of evidence-based practice, and all nurses to foster, support, and personally model collaborative relationships amongst nurses, physicians, and other caregivers for the betterment of patient care.

Working Conditions:

Climbing - Rarely
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting <10 Lbs - Occasionally
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Consistently
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Consistently
Pulling - Consistently
Pushing - Consistently
Reaching - Consistently
Reading - Consistently
Sitting - Occasionally
Standing - Consistently
Stooping - Frequently
Talking - Consistently
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
Use of Hands - Consistently
Color Vision - Consistently
Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: 

Serve: ALWAYS…
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS…
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service 
Respect: ALWAYS…
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value: ALWAYS…
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Engage: ALWAYS…
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community