Health Nurse Navigator

Employee Health Nurse Navigator

Category:
Residential Health

Job Location:

2249 Vinson Highway SE, Milledgeville, Georgia

Tracking Code: 15407

Position Type:
Full-Time/Regular

STGi is currently seeking an Employee Health Nurse Navigator to provide services at the Georgia War Veterans Home.

JOB SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of this position is to promote employee health and safety within the workplace, providing preventative care, and managing work-related injuries and illnesses.

• Maintain employee health records and vaccines required during onboarding and yearly prerequisites.
• Demonstrate knowledge of techniques, procedures, and correct use of protective barrier equipment (Universal Precautions).
• Responsible for all pre-employment testing and vaccination processes, annual N95/TB/Influenza testing and/or vaccinations, and the management of potential blood exposures, employee illnesses and disease outbreaks.
• Evaluate programs and implement changes as necessary to improve programs and assure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Communicate revised plans and changes to facility management and governing body.
• Participate in writing policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Complete necessary forms, reports, etc., and submit to the Administrator as required.
• Teach CPR to all qualified staff.
• Work collaboratively with other health professionals to address health issues and promote wellness in the workplace.
• Maintain accurate health records and prepare reports on employee health trends and program effectiveness.
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety regulations.
• Develop and implement health promotion programs and educational initiatives.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.
• Participate in facility surveys as necessary or as directed.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of health and safety programs and initiatives.
• Must have strong computer and research skills to stay up to date with new developments and best practices in healthcare.
• Develop, alongside Human Resources, policies and procedures for pre-employment and onboarding processes for employees.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Employee safety rounding.
• Family Tours and New Employee Tours.
• Admission Chart Pre-Screenings & Chart Reviews.
• Medication cost analysis prior to admission as needed.
• Assist in the Education/Orientation classroom, and CPR instruction.
• Provide QAPI information on employee health.
• Attend outside visits with the Behavior Team as needed, assist with calls to providers, case managers, and families.
• Act as a family/veteran liaison guide prior to and after admission up to 6 weeks.
• Provide veteran education and a consistent point of contact to ease anxiety during the adjustment phase.

REQUIRED

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Sufficient previous experience in clinical health care including direct experience in quality assurance and performance improvement.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action in a timely fashion.
• Ability to be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and the team concept.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the public.
• Leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, and willingness to handle difficult residents and staff.
• Willingness to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing practices.
• Experience in performing healthcare assessments and reviewing patient charts.

• Must have a minimum of a two-year degree.
• Must be a Registered Nurse.

• Works in office areas as well as throughout the facility and its premises.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Involves residents, family members, personnel, and visitors under all conditions/circumstances.
• Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.

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