Employee Health Nurse - Freeman Springdale Human Resources

Our Mission

To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.

Schedule: Full Time (40hrs/week)

Responsibilities:

• Communicates effectively. Establishes and maintains two way communication with peers, staff, leaders, and administration. 

• Adapts to change in a positive, professional manner.

• Follows through on problems using the appropriate chain of command.

• Cooperates well with peers and supports group decisions. 

• Communicates appropriate information to lead staff member, supervisor, manager or director in a timely manner. 

• Completes required education in a timely manner. 

• Consistently uses skilled communication which demonstrates congruence between words and actions and holds others accountable for doing the same.

• Assists employees who are injured or become ill at work; monitors health status.

• Performs pre-employment health screening. 

• Provides immunizations for employees and others per established procedure.

• Acts as a resource person on health matters, reviewing such items as physicians' reports on employee health, workers' compensation insurance claims, medical restriction on employee work.

• Provides fit testing for TB respiratory protection program. 

• Ensures staff compliance with all Employee Health related issues and activities. 

• Tracks TB status via computer system. 

• Prepares reports and makes recommendations. 

• Administers OSHA program. Educates staff regarding OSHA safety issues. Maintains OSHA logs. Interacts with government entities to maintain OSHA compliance. 

• Maintains Regulatory Compliance (OSHA, JCAHO, CDC Guidelines) 

• Participates in Committees as required (Employee Health/Safety Committee, Environment of Care) 

• Maintains a good knowledge base of Department Managers with in the organization. 

• Provides organizational leadership. 

• Demonstrates populationappropriate skill sets for all relevant patient populations.

Requirements:

• Minimal Associates from accredited nursing program
• RN in the State of Arkansas
• 1 year minimum in nursing as a RN

Freeman Perks and Programs

• For eligible full time and part time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one! 

• Health, vision, dental insurance 

• Retirement with employer match 

• Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation 

• Milestone payments with longevity of employment 

• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flex time off  (FTO) 

• Extended Sick Pay 

• Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members 

• Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc