Employee Health Nurse

Job Code: OH1200

 

ABOUT US

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

 

JOB TYPE

Classification: Nonexempt

Supervises Positions: No

 

JOB SUMMARY

The Employee Occupational Health Nurse is responsible for following current regulatory requirements of government and accrediting/licensing agencies and organizational policies and procedures that relate to setting policy and directing, administering, and evaluating the employee and patient population. Daily activities include administration of health and safety programs and services consistent with regulatory agencies and organizational goals and objectives. Provides services that emphasize the prevention of illness and injury, and the promotion of good health. Services include injury/illness care, injury case management, health examinations, health promotion, safety prevention, and health education. Serves as employee advocate when dealing with employee occupational health issues. Provides services to Medical Staff and Volunteers to support environment of care initiatives and regulatory compliance. Infection prevention duties include surveillance for health care-associated infections (HAI’s); collection analysis and interpretation of surveillance data; outbreak investigation; and program evaluation.

Communication: Maintains good communication and a positive relationship with employees at all levels of the organization.  

Expresses information (ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively.  Makes clear and convincing presentations.  Listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.   Drafts clear, concise communication and documents.  

Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions. 

Perceives the impact and implications of decisions and commits to action to accomplish organizational goals and cause change.  Manages special projects regarding recruitment and selection.  Assesses, plans, and implements the on-boarding and staff development processes. 

Problem Solving: Uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.  

Adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles  Effectively deals with ambiguity.  Understands regulatory requirements related to Human Resources and advises leaders on questions or concerns. 

Self-Management: Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment.  

Works with minimal supervision.   Is motivated to achieve and completes assignments in a timely manner.  Demonstrates responsible behavior. 

Teamwork: Exercises skills to establish HR as a trusted, credible business partner.  

Develops and maintains excellent working relationships within HR and other business departments.  Establishes productive relationships and rapport with customers by providing timely follow up on issues/concerns.   Provides leaders with appropriate guidance on handling issues, providing rationale for recommendations so that leaders can make informed decisions. 

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Minimum of Associate's Degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Public Health, Medical Technology, or related field required. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Completion of a Registered Nursing program approved by the Virginia State Board of Nursing.

Experience: At least 3 years of experience in nursing, microbiology, public health, medical technician. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy.

Licensure: Registered Nurse with current licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Infection Prevention and Control training and/or certification with CIC and obtain certification within 3 years; Employee Health training and/or certification with COHN/S preferred and obtain certification within 3 years.

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Ability to communicate verbally and in written form. Ability to work flexible hours. Ability to manage multiple activities at one time. Advanced computer knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code: 20A, Nursing

Work Function/Activity: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand

The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.

 

OTHER

May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes On call responsibilities as directed: Yes Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.