Education:
BS in Nursing or related fields
Licensures/Certifications:
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse
Experience:
2 years experience as an Occupational Health Nurse or Public Health Nurse
Skills:
* Strong interpersonal skills required to relate to outside agencies and employees, at all levels.
* Analytical skills necessary to evaluate employee and GBMC HealthCare, Inc. needs in order to take appropriate action and utilize appropriate resources
* Computer skills necessary for word processing and data collection
* Ability to stimulate, motivate and participate in effective health education for employees

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides nursing care to employees such as:
* Annual employee and volunteer screenings
* Immunization program for employees
* Evaluation and treatment for work related illness or injury
* Assessment of employee illness and fitness for duty
* Surveillance for communicable disease
* Pre placement examination program
* Counseling employees regarding health and safety issues and referring them to appropriate services and agencies
* Assists with case management of work related illness and injuries by interfacing with employee, physicians and third party administrator.
* Evaluates and/or documents employees returning from leave of absence or illness to ensure a safe return and recommends further medical evaluation or schedule's employee to be seen by the Employee Health physician.
* Assists in a variety of clerical duties related to maintenance of medical records, scheduling appointment, acquiring reports from the system to assist in Worker's Compensation and surveillance programs, and maintains equipment and supplies.
* Assists in departmental budget by maintaining records of expenditures and makes recommendations for purchasing and or replacing equipment

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
• Listens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
• Actively pursues learning and self-development
• Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

• Sets a positive, professional example for others
• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
• Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
• Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
• Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
• Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

• Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
• Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
• Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
• Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

COVID-19 Vaccination

All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.