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Queen's Health System Nurse - Employee Health (Big Island, Full-Time, Day) in Kamuela, Hawaii

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for providing health assessment, vaccinations, health education, first aid and assistance to employees who become injured at work or become ill on the job.

• Coordinates wellness programs for employees and provides education as necessary.

• Performs studies to identify and implement actions to improve the prevention of employee injuries and exposures and assures that plans meet Joint Commission, state and federal regulations.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Essential: finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, and speaking.

• Continuous: sitting, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods.

• Frequent: walking.

• Occasional: standing, stooping/bending, climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, lifting and carrying usual weight of 1 pound up to 5 pounds, reaching above, at and below shoulder level, frequent gripping of an object.

• Operates computer, calculator, telephone, fax and printer.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

• Occasional exposure to safety hazards, disease or contamination in relation to employee health.

• May be required to perform emergency care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

• Current Hawaii state licensure as a Registered Nurse.

• Current BLS-HCP certification.

EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) years healthcare experience as a Registered Nurse.

• Experience in Employee Health and Workers’ Compensation preferred.

• Experience to demonstrate:

o Knowledge of employee health regulatory requirements (e.g. DOH, OSHA), workers’ compensation, vaccinations and wellness programs.

o Ability to understand and analyze statistics.

o Ability to interpret a patient’s self-report or behavior, including an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet

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