UMass Memorial Health
Employee/Occupational Health Nurse Coordinator, Per Diem
UMass Memorial Health, Worcester, Massachusetts, us, 01609
Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt Schedule Details:
Monday through Friday Scheduled Hours:
7a-7pm Shift:
1 - Day Shift, 12 Hours (United States of America) Hours:
0 Cost Center:
99940 - 4250 Employee Health Clinic This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process. At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. Job Profile Summary
Guides new employees, researchers, volunteers, residents, students, and other Health Care Workers (HCW)s through the preplacement and annual screening process. Assists with access issues, information collection and management of data, and ensures consistent adherence to applied biosafety laboratory, infection control, and EHS/OIC standards. Provides medical surveillance for occupationally based exposures; coordinates and collaborates with other departments, Medical Director, and Source patients to develop and implement a plan of treatment that is appropriate for the employee patient. Coordinates a comprehensive immunization program for employees and provides employee orientation and education related to occupational illness and injury. Job Description
I. Major Responsibilities:
Facilitates the entry of new hires into the UMass Memorial Health (UMMH) and/or UMass Chan Medical School (UMCMS) and Research Labs and coordinates the retrieval of information and the delivery of the preplacement assessment process in accordance with defined job-specific protocols. Assists new hires and current employees in understanding what is needed, options available to them, resources, and the results of all testing. Provides education along the continuum of the process to the new hires and to existing employees. Develops concise status updates to all stakeholders in a manner that protects the patient/employee's HIPAA rights. Develops relationships with all key stakeholders for both UMMH and UMCMS as well as affiliate entities. Assists with tracking metrics and quality indicators for all processes involved. Provides exposure surveillance for air-borne and blood-borne pathogens for employees. Organizes screening and surveillance data for entry according to JCHAO, OSHA, CDC, etc., guidelines and documents such in computer system. Utilizes nursing process to comprehensively assess the patient's physical and psychological status. Provides access to resources such as Getchell TB clinic, Employee Assistance Program, Free Care Providers, and links to support services. Conducts education related to occupational illnesses and injuries to employees according to OSHA guidelines as required or directed. Triages employee injuries and illnesses. Conducts a comprehensive immunization program for employees through Immunization Walk-in Clinics, Immunization Fairs, and periodic unit-based site visits. May serve as liaison between Employee Health Services and Infection Control Department. May coordinate special group pre-placement medical clearance process such as summer internship program, etc. II. Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required: Current Massachusetts state licensure, Graduate from accredited school of nursing. Preferred: Bachelor's degree. Experience/Skills:
Required: Minimum of two years' of up-to-date and progressively responsible nursing experience in Employee Health, Occupational Health, Infection Control, or related field, Skilled with utilization of EMR and other software, Excellent oral and written communication skills. Preferred: Excellent phlebotomy skills, Experience in caring for employees with blood-borne pathogen exposures. Employee will be cross-trained to call center and clinic and be expected to work onsite. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community, and each other. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org.
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Non-Exempt Schedule Details:
Monday through Friday Scheduled Hours:
7a-7pm Shift:
1 - Day Shift, 12 Hours (United States of America) Hours:
0 Cost Center:
99940 - 4250 Employee Health Clinic This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process. At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. Job Profile Summary
Guides new employees, researchers, volunteers, residents, students, and other Health Care Workers (HCW)s through the preplacement and annual screening process. Assists with access issues, information collection and management of data, and ensures consistent adherence to applied biosafety laboratory, infection control, and EHS/OIC standards. Provides medical surveillance for occupationally based exposures; coordinates and collaborates with other departments, Medical Director, and Source patients to develop and implement a plan of treatment that is appropriate for the employee patient. Coordinates a comprehensive immunization program for employees and provides employee orientation and education related to occupational illness and injury. Job Description
I. Major Responsibilities:
Facilitates the entry of new hires into the UMass Memorial Health (UMMH) and/or UMass Chan Medical School (UMCMS) and Research Labs and coordinates the retrieval of information and the delivery of the preplacement assessment process in accordance with defined job-specific protocols. Assists new hires and current employees in understanding what is needed, options available to them, resources, and the results of all testing. Provides education along the continuum of the process to the new hires and to existing employees. Develops concise status updates to all stakeholders in a manner that protects the patient/employee's HIPAA rights. Develops relationships with all key stakeholders for both UMMH and UMCMS as well as affiliate entities. Assists with tracking metrics and quality indicators for all processes involved. Provides exposure surveillance for air-borne and blood-borne pathogens for employees. Organizes screening and surveillance data for entry according to JCHAO, OSHA, CDC, etc., guidelines and documents such in computer system. Utilizes nursing process to comprehensively assess the patient's physical and psychological status. Provides access to resources such as Getchell TB clinic, Employee Assistance Program, Free Care Providers, and links to support services. Conducts education related to occupational illnesses and injuries to employees according to OSHA guidelines as required or directed. Triages employee injuries and illnesses. Conducts a comprehensive immunization program for employees through Immunization Walk-in Clinics, Immunization Fairs, and periodic unit-based site visits. May serve as liaison between Employee Health Services and Infection Control Department. May coordinate special group pre-placement medical clearance process such as summer internship program, etc. II. Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required: Current Massachusetts state licensure, Graduate from accredited school of nursing. Preferred: Bachelor's degree. Experience/Skills:
Required: Minimum of two years' of up-to-date and progressively responsible nursing experience in Employee Health, Occupational Health, Infection Control, or related field, Skilled with utilization of EMR and other software, Excellent oral and written communication skills. Preferred: Excellent phlebotomy skills, Experience in caring for employees with blood-borne pathogen exposures. Employee will be cross-trained to call center and clinic and be expected to work onsite. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community, and each other. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org.
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