Employee Health Nurse

We're looking for just the right person to help a dedicated and caring staff care for very special children.  Is that you? This is a responsible position for someone looking to move into a unique niche of nursing. Make a difference. Join a great team! Competitive wages and benefits $500 sign on bonus Team-centered philosophy of care About Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Distinctive campus devoted 100% to children. National leader in providing personalized rehabilitation and habilitation programs for children with a family-centered emphasis. Consistently awarded the Gold Seal of Approval by The Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Health Facilities Trusted destination of choice for physicians and parents for more than 50 years. JOB SUMMARY As our Employee Health Nurse you would help provide nursing care/health education and guidance for the facility's employees through a program that includes first aid, care, and assistance to employees who become ill or are injured at work; employee immunizations/inoculations to prevent spread of communicable diseases; monitoring of employee health to protect patients and employees, prevent accidents and illness; and ongoing health in-service. While a part of the Human Resources Department, you would work closely with our Infection Control team and our staff education department. You would be responsible for handling all the day-to-day functions of the workers’ compensation department according to established policies, rules and regulations. You would ensure the timely processing of all workers’ compensation claims and evaluates accident reports to determine accuracy and completeness. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support the organization strategic plan, the goals and direction of the quality assurance performance improvement process, and activities. SPECIFIC FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY: Surveillance and Investigation: Enhance and coordinate Employee Wellness and safety programs. Coordinates health history, physical exam, and required tests and x-rays for new employees. Initiates and maintains health record. Coordinates annual health fair with required physicals and tests for all employees. Coordinates employee vaccinations. Manages workers' compensation injury prevention; receives and processes all incidents reported regarding employee illnesses and injuries and workers' compensation. Develops recommendations and work restrictions for personnel with infectious diseases who are involved in patient care. Coordinates return to work reporting and approval and completes related documentation. May provide first aid or act as liaison with emergency personnel in the provision of first aid and other types of care for employees who become ill or are injured while on duty. Initiates and completes all required documentation and provides follow-up on employees so treated. Evaluates employee incident/accident reports for completeness and ensures that the proper paperwork and information has been reported. Advises and educates employees regarding workers’ compensation matters and injury prevention when needed and/or requested. May also participate in loss prevention services with broker and insurer. Coordinates return-to-work program and monitors employees in modified duty assignments who are on workers' compensation. Maintains all OSHA required documents and records regarding workers’ compensation. Coordinates employee medical leave programs related to Family Medical Leave, California Family Rights Act, and Pregnancy Disability Leave. Education and Reporting: Participates in the review, summary, and trending of infection control surveillance data and development of reports including COVID-19 vaccination and testing reports. Apply directly at www.Totallykids.com.