Hunter Health Hiring For Employee Health Nurse at Wichita, KS, United States Full Time

Job Description

COVID-19

Hunter Health Clinic, Inc. (HHC) operates under a duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards. Effective October 1, 2021, all HHC employees, students, observers, volunteers, and Board of Directors will be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccination as recommended by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved. Our policy serves to safeguard the health of our employees and their families, our patients, and the community at large from infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, that may be reduced by vaccinations and create a more certain future.
Job Summary

This individual has oversight over all infection control and prevention related activities within the organization. This individual will also be responsible for all functions of the employee health program and for providing clinical employee health services at Hunter Health. Perform all the essential job duties for Materials Management by ensuring that clinical operations supplies are ordered and received. Deliver supplies and maintain the Central Supply Department in a clean, organized, and functional condition. Assist other department personnel, as necessary. Fill orders from all departments according to the weekly order schedule.
Essential Functions

• Will be required to establish standard methods of care, utilizing evidence-based practice and best practice standards.
• Will be required to establish and implement infection control and employee health orientation programs, alongside the nursing manager, throughout the facility.
• Responsible for policies and procedures within the organization related to infection control and employee health.
• Supports administration with employee health databases, maintains complete and accurate employee health records.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal requirements, accreditation bodies, and HH policies and clinical responsibilities.
• Participates as an integral team member, collaborating with various departments and colleagues, including Nursing Manager, Human Resources, Director of Clinical Operations, and others as needed to advocate for employee health and safety.
• Coordinates the development and implementation of all employee health initiatives and programs.
• Will develop, alongside Human Resources, policies and procedures for pre-employment and on-boarding processes for employees.
• Will be responsible for all pre-employment testing and vaccination processes, annual N95/TB/ Influenza testing and/or vaccinations, and the management of potential blood exposures, employee illnesses and disease outbreaks.
• Responsible for coordinating the infection control program which includes surveillance; analysis of data; developing reports, policies and procedures.
• Use epidemiological principles and statistical methods to design, implement and evaluate infection prevention and control strategies.
• Provides consultation and education to staff and HH providers in respect to Infection Prevention & Control.
• Coordinate with the Infection Prevention and Control Committee to determine the direction of surveillance activities and actively evaluate effectiveness of the Infection Prevention and Control Plan annually.
• Conduct risk assessments at least annually and as needed with consideration of served populations, regional vulnerabilities, relevant statistical data, and new and emerging infectious diseases.
• Notify the County and/or State Health Department of any reportable diseases, adhering to all internal county and state procedures.
• Develop and implement continuously improved patient care procedures and control mechanisms relating to quality, compliance, and infectious diseases.
• Participate in infection prevention and control education of all employees during orientation and annually thereafter, including classes in infection prevention and control practices and employee health.
• Ensure the infection prevention and control procedures meet IHS, county and state, APIC and CDC regulations, standards, or guidelines.
• Organize Infection Prevention and Control Committee meetings and maintain all meeting minutes.
• Unpack and check supplies upon receipt and record and investigate discrepancies in orders. Notify designated department that ordered the supplies.
• Perform Cycle Counting as needed
• Respond to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations
• Receive order requisitions from all departments, fill orders, and notify requesting department when order is ready for pick-up
• Pack supplies which need to be returned or sent out. Ensures that return labels are correct
• Determine if inventory quantities are sufficient, order more materials when necessary
• Rotates stock using First in First Out rule to help
• Remove, document and package all expired items for shipment or donation
• Issue quarterly inventory report and maintain records for each PAR location
• Maintain approachable customer service attitude
• Issue quarterly inventory report and maintain records for each PAR location
• Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Must have strong computer and research skills to ensure they remain up to date with new developments, best practices, and standards of care within the field of healthcare.

Non-Essential Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in healthcare required.
• Current nursing license (RN or LPN) for state (KS) is required.
• Bachelor’s degree (BSN) highly desirable but not required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Must be proficient and have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Detail oriented and capable of exploring innovative solutions to solve complex problems and address issues through the use of a combination of delivered and custom-developed tools
• Ability to compile, code and categorize, or verify information/data
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
• Ability to communicate effectively, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner

Physical and Mental Demands of the Job:

All employees, including those who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job function listed below, either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The functions listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. These essential functions document does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

• Talking: The ability to speak effectively
• Average Hearing: The ability to hear average conversations and respond accordingly.
• Repetitive Motion: The employee is regularly required to bend; sit; stoop use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is required to stand; walk; reach with hands. May be up walking on feet up to 8 hours per day. May need to sit for up to 2-6 hours per day.
• Finger Dexterity: Using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up objects and pinching fingers together
• Average Visual Abilities: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Working Conditions: Works in a well-lit, climate-controlled environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually high. Potential exposure to infectious disease is possible. Position may require travel between associated clinics.
• Physical Strength: The employee must occasionally lift, carry, push and/or move up to 30 pounds. Use full range of body motion including handling and lifting.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with this job. Hunter Health Clinic Inc. reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.

Must be able to perform all essential functions outlined above with or without an accommodation. I understand that I should contact Human Resources if I feel I need a reasonable accommodation in order to be able to do my job.