Education/Employee Health RN

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.