What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employee Health Nurse position at Indian Health Services?
Location: Tuba City, AZ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Type: Tribal Salary Range: $43 to $55 / Per Hour Open Period: 1/11/2025 to 1/31/2025 Summary: TCRHCC is continuously challenged to meet the needs of a growing population, to keep pace with perpetual advances in medical knowledge and technology, and to deal with limited space – very close quarters. We are bursting at the seams and looking toward the future with hopes and dreams of all new facilities, in order to always deliver the best healthcare – the healthcare you deserve! LOCATION AND LIFESTYLE:
Type: Tribal Salary Range: $43 to $55 / Per Hour Open Period: 1/11/2025 to 1/31/2025 Summary: TCRHCC is continuously challenged to meet the needs of a growing population, to keep pace with perpetual advances in medical knowledge and technology, and to deal with limited space – very close quarters. We are bursting at the seams and looking toward the future with hopes and dreams of all new facilities, in order to always deliver the best healthcare – the healthcare you deserve! LOCATION AND LIFESTYLE:
• Live and work on the beautiful Navajo Reservation, near national parks and forests, canyon country, ski area a day trip away
• The unique community of Tuba City offers a culturally rich environment and a rewarding career in an underserved area
• Easy drive to Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Snowbowl ski area, Las Vegas
• Easy access to hiking, biking, fishing, skiing
• Excellent work/life balance
• Very close, collaborative professional staff The unique community of Tuba City offers a culturally rich environment. The Native American tribes located and served here are the Navajo, Hopi, and Southern Paiute. This mixture along with Anglo, Hispanic, and African American employees of the hospital and school systems make a pleasantly diverse community.
The Employee Health Nurse (EHN) is responsible for advocating for the health and safety to all employees by facilitating and directing an Employee Health Program which includes disease detection, prevention, and treatment; following up employee illnesses and injuries; conducting employee health screenings; and, to promote a safe work environment. The EHN will have knowledge of OSHA, Joint Commission and immunization compliance standards as related to employee health. More info about area: https://tchealth.org/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Duties: 1. Reviews new hire health questionnaires and conducts screenings to include health history and updates immunization requirements. 2. Refers employees with identifiable limitations and/or health risks to appropriate resources (e.g. workman's compensation, occupation therapy, physical therapy, provider appointments, mental health, etc.). 3. Design and initiate employee health promotion initiatives that provide incentives and educational materials resulting in a healthier employee population. 4. Prevents injuries and illnesses by analyzing historical records; researching occupational literature; recommending measures to reduce risks of injury or illnesses. 5. Collaborate with Department Heads and Managers to facilitate the Workman's Compensation Back to Work Program (refer to HR policy). 6. Monitors, trends, and provides follow-up of employee exposures to blood borne pathogens. Maintains accurate and current data base of these exposures. 7. Plans, implements, and conducts annual Employee Influenza Vaccine Program. Plans and implements other vaccine programs as directed by TCRHCC policy, to include Tetanus, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, COVID19 , Varicella, Influenza and MMR. 8. Conducts Tuberculosis (TB) screening for all employees and volunteers according to the Hospital TB control plan and/or at least annually. Conducts follow-up skin testing for all employee TB exposures. Refer and follow up on TB positive employees current and pre-employment. 9. Maintains the employee respiratory protection program including but not limited to mask fits and testing (N95 and Max Air). This includes annual training and updates. Collaborates with Epi Response Team in educating changes in PPE requirements for employees. 10. Maintains summaries and written reports required for employee illness/injury reporting. 11. Plans and implements annual TB and blood borne pathogen training to employees in required departments. 12. Provides education on an as needed basis regarding hand washing and isolation practices. 13. Strives to manage situations in a reduced risk manner. Functions autonomously within the Registered Nurse (RN) scope of practice but follows TCRHCC's clinical practice policies and procedures in accordance with the Nursing Division Administrative oversight and medical bylaws. 14. Collaborates with Risk Management and Quality Assurance/Improvement in reducing employee injuries 15. Other duties listed on TCRHCC Careers website Qualifications: Education:
The Employee Health Nurse (EHN) is responsible for advocating for the health and safety to all employees by facilitating and directing an Employee Health Program which includes disease detection, prevention, and treatment; following up employee illnesses and injuries; conducting employee health screenings; and, to promote a safe work environment. The EHN will have knowledge of OSHA, Joint Commission and immunization compliance standards as related to employee health. More info about area: https://tchealth.org/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Duties: 1. Reviews new hire health questionnaires and conducts screenings to include health history and updates immunization requirements. 2. Refers employees with identifiable limitations and/or health risks to appropriate resources (e.g. workman's compensation, occupation therapy, physical therapy, provider appointments, mental health, etc.). 3. Design and initiate employee health promotion initiatives that provide incentives and educational materials resulting in a healthier employee population. 4. Prevents injuries and illnesses by analyzing historical records; researching occupational literature; recommending measures to reduce risks of injury or illnesses. 5. Collaborate with Department Heads and Managers to facilitate the Workman's Compensation Back to Work Program (refer to HR policy). 6. Monitors, trends, and provides follow-up of employee exposures to blood borne pathogens. Maintains accurate and current data base of these exposures. 7. Plans, implements, and conducts annual Employee Influenza Vaccine Program. Plans and implements other vaccine programs as directed by TCRHCC policy, to include Tetanus, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, COVID19 , Varicella, Influenza and MMR. 8. Conducts Tuberculosis (TB) screening for all employees and volunteers according to the Hospital TB control plan and/or at least annually. Conducts follow-up skin testing for all employee TB exposures. Refer and follow up on TB positive employees current and pre-employment. 9. Maintains the employee respiratory protection program including but not limited to mask fits and testing (N95 and Max Air). This includes annual training and updates. Collaborates with Epi Response Team in educating changes in PPE requirements for employees. 10. Maintains summaries and written reports required for employee illness/injury reporting. 11. Plans and implements annual TB and blood borne pathogen training to employees in required departments. 12. Provides education on an as needed basis regarding hand washing and isolation practices. 13. Strives to manage situations in a reduced risk manner. Functions autonomously within the Registered Nurse (RN) scope of practice but follows TCRHCC's clinical practice policies and procedures in accordance with the Nursing Division Administrative oversight and medical bylaws. 14. Collaborates with Risk Management and Quality Assurance/Improvement in reducing employee injuries 15. Other duties listed on TCRHCC Careers website Qualifications: Education:
• Associate degree or Bachelor of Science in Nursing Certification/License:
• Must have a valid, current, full and unrestricted Professional Nursing License to practice nursing in any state of the United States of America, The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States
• Must maintain a current valid certification of the following throughout employment: o Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association Experience:
• A minimum of 5 years in Clinical Nursing experience.
• Experience with adult vaccinations, blood borne pathogen exposures, occupational exposures, respiratory protection program including N95 mask fit testing, TB risk assessments, TB skin testing, and post exposure follow-ups.
• Experience in the handling and administration of vaccinations including but not limited to: pneumovax, Mumps Measles and Rubella (MMR), varicella, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine (DTaP), and diphtheria toxoid (TD).
• Experience must include organization and participation in mass vaccination clinics (e.g. employee influenza and/or community-based vaccination programs) Work Type: Permanent, Full Announcement #: 2024 - 2804 Who May Apply? All Groups of Qualified Individuals Get Details & Apply: https://careers-tchealth.icims.com/jobs/2804/employee-health-nurse-(dh6879)/job?mode=view&mobile Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Salary : $43 - $55
