Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Participates in committees, performance improvement and goal development for the department.
• Investigates all injuries including review of the accident scene, interviewing witnesses and manager follow-up. Assures timely correction of safety issues and implements injury prevention strategies.
• Case management of all Workers Compensation claims with lost time or restricted duty to assure prompt care and return to work.
• Provides OSHA required follow-up for on-the-job exposures within the required time frame.
• Obtains consent and administers immunizations per protocol.
• Provides wellness and disease management education during client encounters.
• Administers communicable disease testing programs for Associates both pre- and post-exposure.
• Inspects work areas as needed for ergonomic evaluations and potential hazards.
• Maintains accurate, confidential and secure medical records.
• Provides Workers Compensation Coordinator prompt and accurate information to assist with claims management and proper OSHA documentation.
• Assists managers and staff in implementation of Human Resources policies such as FMLA, medical leave of absence and ADA job accommodation needs. Involves the HR Business Partner as needed.
• Participates in and seeks out educational programs and clinical experiences to increase professional competency and maintain a knowledge base of current professional practice standards of care.
• Performs any other related duties as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Valid RN License from Virginia or reciprocal compact state required.

• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.

• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant clinical and acute hospital experience with strong assessment skills and excellent independent decision making ability, required.

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred.

• Demonstrated computer literacy to include Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, preferred.

• Demonstrates the ability to use effective organization/prioritization problem solving, and decision making abilities in practice, preferred.

• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication, high quality customer service, and team building skills, preferred.

• Acts in a professional and respectful manner always, preferred.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment, preferred.