OverviewArdent Health Services (AHS) is a national health care services company headquartered in Nashville, TN. Through its subsidiaries, Ardent owns and operates nearly 200 sites of care. Our subsidiaries own and operate hospitals and multispecialty physician practices in six states. Ardent includes 30 hospitals, 4,840 patient beds, 23,000 employees, and 1,700 employed physicians. Within the industry, we are noted for recognizing that every hospital is as unique as the community it serves. This in-depth understanding of how health care works at the local level is one of our great strengths.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Occupational Health RN establishes, manages, and evaluates comprehensive health services by providing Occupational Health nursing services to Ardent Health employees in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and policies/protocols under the direction of department leadership.
Responsibilities- Reviews and investigates accidents, injuries, exposures to hazards and communicable diseases, and blood borne pathogens.
- Provides follow-up treatment of work acquired infections in accordance with Infection Control guidelines.
- Participates in risk management by identifying, monitoring, and following-up on employee incidents. Assesses need for further treatment, work restrictions, or prophylaxis.
- Assesses, evaluates, and treats work related injuries, first aid, and illnesses within the nursing practice.
- Conducts health assessments to determine appropriate treatment and coordinate care with other disciplines in a timely matter.
- Provides employees with education on personal health and safety. Informs employees of test results and instructs employees on health care, or refers them to appropriate health professionals.
- Conducts pre-employment health screenings, return to work, and health surveillance evaluation.
- Maintains and updates health records on all employees and prepares departmental records and reports. Files test results, incident report, records immunizations, and counseling given in health records.
- Reviews Trideo reports and acts appropriately with our worker’s compensation vendor and employee to ensure appropriate care.
- Conducts and manages pre-employment immunizations/vaccinations and random/reasonable drug screening.
- Provides referrals for non-employee health concerns.
- Posts all communications to ensure compliance including worker’s compensation and OSHA.
- Responsible for OSHA reporting and logging (including form 300 and 301).
- Reviews employee absenteeism statistics.
- Complies with regulatory requirements, guidelines, and policies of the hospital.
- Coordinates and manages LOAs and FMLAs. Receives communications from LOA Administrator. Works with Human Resources to ensure employees are returning to work with proper clearance.
- Identifies problems or services which could be improved, recommends actions, revises forms/procedures, and communicates to department leadership. Performs or collects data on specific monitoring activities.
- Interacts with customers and healthcare professionals at all levels.
- Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team including Insurance Claims Adjusters, Physicians, Managers, and Directors.
QualificationsEducation & Experience
- Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing
- Registered Nurse licensed to practice in applicable state
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Previous employee health experience
- 1+ years’ experience in direct, acute patient care
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other systems
- Positive, customer-focused interpersonal skills
- Well versed in HIPAA laws
- Ability to multi-task
- Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to be a self-starter with a strong attention to detail
- Ability to evaluate, prioritize, and delegate requests
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to rapidly changing situations
- Ability to deal with employees and physicians in stressful situations
- Desire to exemplify the Ardent Health culture, including the Ardent Health Mission, Vision, and the Ardent Health Way