Health Nurse Navigator

Employee Health Nurse Navigator

Location:

2249 Vinson Highway SE, Milledgeville, Georgia

Category:
Residential Health | Position Type:
Full-Time/Regular

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. This role is to provide services at the Georgia War Veterans Home.

• 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 management of potential blood exposures, employee illnesses, and disease outbreaks.
• Evaluate programs and implement changes as necessary to improve programs and assure regulatory compliance.
• Communicate revised plans and changes to facility management and governing body.
• Participate in writing policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Complete necessary forms and reports, and submit to the Administrator as required.
• Teach CPR to qualified staff.
• Collaborate with other health professionals to address health issues and promote workplace wellness.
• Maintain accurate health records and prepare reports on employee health trends and program effectiveness.
• Maintain a strong understanding of workplace health and safety regulations.
• Develop and implement health promotion programs and educational initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and participate in facility surveys as necessary.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of health and safety programs and initiatives.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments and best practices in healthcare; develop policies and procedures for pre-employment and onboarding in collaboration with Human Resources.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills; conduct employee safety rounding; assist with family and new employee tours.
• Perform admission chart pre-screenings and chart reviews; conduct medication cost analysis prior to admission as needed.
• Assist in 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 prior to and after admission up to 6 weeks; provide veteran education and consistent point of contact to ease anxiety during the adjustment phase.

• 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.
• Strong teamwork and the ability to work harmoniously with others.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the public.
• Leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to collaborate with other personnel.
• Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle difficult residents and staff.
• Willingness to adopt new methods and principles into existing practices.
• Experience in performing healthcare assessments and reviewing patient charts.

• REQUIRED
  
  EDUCATION:
  
  
• Minimum of a two-year degree.
• Must be a Registered Nurse.
• WORKING CONDITIONS/
  
  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  
  
• 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.
• Works beyond normal hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.

DISCLAIMER
:
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

STGi is a workforce solutions company providing comprehensive healthcare delivery, Head Start and management consulting services and human capital solutions to help our clients sustain and enhance their operations.

STGi offers a competitive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match and a generous PTO policy.

STGi is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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