About The Role

Up to $10,000 Bonus Based on Eligibility

The overall employee health program in the facility is directed by Human Resources, with significant input from Nursing, Infection Control, and Infectious Disease. The EHN promotes, coordinates, and administers all aspects of occupational health services for health care professionals (HCP) in his/her Tenet facility, which includes employees and non-employees working in the facility. Non-employees included in this program may be contractors, vendors, students, volunteers and credentialed staff

Customer Focus—Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Works with customers to identify problem areas and recommend solutions. unctional/Technical skills—Has functional and technical knowledge and skills to perform the job at a high level of accomplishment. Open to and actively seeks to improve and apply new skills. Shares skills and knowledge with others.
Time Management—Concentrates efforts on priorities. Doesn’t waste others time on activities with little value
Peer Relationships/Teamwork—Resolves personal conflicts in a timely and professional manner. Viewed as a team player, easily gains trust and support. Encourages collaboration, does not undermine the efforts of others.
Communications—Communicates effectively and accepts ownership of appropriate communication with customers (internal and external).
Attendance/Punctuality—Is on time to workstation ready to work at the start of the shift. Does not have an excessive amount of tardiness or absences.
Problem Solving—Uses logic and methods to solve varied and complex problems. Probes all possible sources for answers. Looks beyond the obvious and is able to identify hidden problems.
Occupational Injury Management Functions:
Performs first aid if necessary
Performs first responder and follow-up actions as needed
Facilitates completion of EIR/investigation & action plan of all employee incidents/accidents
Maintains confidentiality and fairness at all times. Completes thorough and objective investigations to ensure proper handling of all incidents/claims. Reviews findings with appropriate facility leaders.
Establishes contact with injured employee (or other HCP) at the time/within 24 hrs of work injury
Refers injured workers to appropriate medical provider if needed
Establishes contact with initial network medical provider of the injured employee, if needed
Establishes contact with the worker’s compensation carrier for the facility in the event of a work injury
Files worker’s compensation claim forms as appropriate
Manages quality cost-effective medical care for injured employees
Facilitates injured worker to pre-injury health and work status
Facilitates post-injury communication with injured employee and all other stakeholders in case management of claim toward resolution
Maintains contact with injured employees on at least a bi-weekly basis during lost work time
Coordinates and monitors work related return to work program such as transitional or modified duty
Facilitates communication between injured employees and Insurer regarding payments of wages and all expenses related to work injuries
Maintains OSHA recordkeeping for 301, 300, and 300A
Posts 300A in all locations from Feb-April each year
Maintains needlestick log
Obtains copies of vendor OSHA 300A and ensure their posting where required
Track and trends occupational injuries/diseases/near misses and reports to appropriate facility leaders
Manages data bases and filing systems in all employee health areas
Reviews open claims report monthly for SOX audit in partnership with Internal Audit
Occupational Health Functions:
Ensures complete occupational health medical record on all HCPs
Schedules and administers post job offer physical assessment for all HCPs (employees, students, volunteers, contract staff, credentialed staff). Reviews health records, administers needed immunizations, collects urine for drug screens/prints and monitors results, conducts physical assessments. Communicates work status to HR and facility leaders
Administers initial, annual/biannual TB monitoring/assessment process for all HCPs and maintains data base
Administers Hepatitis B Vaccine as indicated and maintains data base
Administers Td/Tdap vaccine as indicated and maintains data base
Administers MMR vaccines as indicated and maintains data base
Administers varicella vaccines as indicated and maintains data base
Administers flu vaccine annually as indicated and maintains data base
Draws and monitors hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella titers as indicated and maintains data base
Reports results of all testing to HCPs and coordinates follow-up required
Conducts OSHA medical surveillance as necessary
Reviews initial, annual, and exposure medical histories and completes follow-up as needed
Orders supplies/meds as needed
Register HCPs who get blood draws/x-rays in Patient Access. Print labels to attach to specimens/requisitions.
Get specimens to lab
Collaborates with IC/ID in communicable disease exposures and follow-up
EAP responsibility as directed by CHRO
HCP drug testing
Coordinates & monitors Blood/Body Fluid Exposures Program
Conducts Fitness for Duty/Return to work screenings
Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned
Minimum Requirements
Experience: Two years of nursing experience
Education: Associate Degree Nursing or Diploma
Certifications: Valid current Arizona Nursing License or compact state license and ability to become Arizona Licensed in 30 days. Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) - NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and others as required by individual department.
Preferred Requirements
Experience: Two years in Employee/Occupational Health in health care and/or Emergency Nursing
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or speciality occupation
Certifications: COHN-S/COHN