What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education/Employee Health RN position at St. Luke Health Services?
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plans, develops and coordinates all educational programs for the facility. Teaching all nursing related in-services.
- Plans, organizes and implements general orientation program for all new employees.
- Participates in the development, revision and communication of policies/procedures.
- Evaluates educational programs; participates in the quality assurance review of staff development activities.
- Assures regulatory requirements for staff development are met.
- Recommends staff development program and resource needs to administration.
- Conducts regular and special in-services training sessions for all personnel, to familiarize them with new procedures, policies or improvements in resident care techniques
- Develops instructional materials for use in staff development.
- Acts as liaison to other department heads in developing in-service programs.
- Evaluates resident care and health care needs for residents and personnel.
- Participates in problem solving process by identifying and planning teaching needs.
- Maintains documentation describing educational programs conducted in the Nursing department and the attendance of each employee.
- Serves as a member of the facility Safety Committee.
- Coordinates pre-employment health requirements for all prospective employees/volunteers. Reviews pre-employment medical histories to identify conditions that may warrant further medical evaluation.
- Maintains confidential health records of all employees/volunteers.
- Coordinates yearly health requirement updates for all employees/volunteers.
- Administers immunization injections to employees/volunteers; dispenses non-prescription medications for minor illnesses.
- Provides first aid/assessment for on-site work related injuries. Coordinates medical follow-up with Occupational Medication as needed.
- Reviews medical reports regarding employee limitations and determines/monitors modified duty programs for the Nursing Department. Makes recommendations and monitors modified duty program to other departments. Maintains related paperwork.
- Coordinates/tracks influenza and pneumovax immunizations and TB testing of all employees.
- Coordinates/tracks influenza and pneumovax immunizations and TB testing of all residents.
- Ability to maintain accurate records
- Current registration in the State of New York as a Registered Professional Nurse
- Must function independently, have flexibility and ability to work effectively with residents, staff and support agencies.
- Must have at least 3 years of nursing experience, at least one of which has been in long term care.
- Bachelor degree preferred.
- Train-the-trainer certification preferred.
- CPR certification required.
Salary : $89,000 - $93,000