Occupational Health and Wellness RN

WeCare tlc is a leading provider of on-site/near-site healthcare centers that are designed to help employers and plan sponsors keep rising healthcare costs in check. Since 2005, WeCare tlc has brought healthcare directly to workers, improving employee health, reducing absenteeism, and boosting quality of care. WeCare tlc, has the opportunity for a skilled Occupational Health and Wellness RN to join our team at our client’s campus in Valdosta, GA. This role will be onsite for approximately 40 hours each week.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Work collaboratively with the Lead RN and the client’s Wellness Committee to provide health and wellness programming/strategies with an integrative approach involving both the Clinic and the employee Wellness Program. Actively coach patients/employees to stay healthy and improve ongoing health issues and/or overall well-being. Maintain accurate and timely records for reporting of patient/employee progress, frequency, aggregate biometrics and incentives earned. Promote details and benefits of wellness programs along with healthy living as a workplace culture.

Responsible for managing the pre-employment screening and immunizations for new hires, the advance team, and the contracted client sites. Collaborates with the HR Representative to ensure timely clearance for new hires

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

The role encompasses nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and coordination of care for employees, potential employees, and contract clients, as well as the development & execution of occupational health policies, procedures, and programs.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Pre-employment Requirements:

• Perform pre-placement health screenings which include occupational and personal medical history, urine drug screening, vision testing and immunization evaluation.
• Assesses current state of employee's clearance based upon prior medical history as compared to site requirements.
• Orders appropriate lab screenings per clinic protocols and performs phlebotomy.
• Interprets and evaluates candidate's medical clearance through the evaluation of diagnostic screening results.
• Submits required medical clearances to appropriate personnel at client sites.
• Follows up with new hire or lab if issues arise such as missed appointments or incorrect screenings completed.
• Collaborates with HR Coordinator to insure timely clearance for new hires.
• Maintains all medical records in the event of audits and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Administration

• Developing, standardizing and managing relevant OH operating procedures, policies and programs, ensuring alignment throughout the organization.
• Maintain inventory including ordering stocking and disposing of expired products.
• Maintain certifications, calibrations, and maintenance on all medical equipment.
• Ensure compliance with CDC, WHO and State Department of Public Health.
• Maintains electronic databases tracking/trending injuries following legal and regulatory compliance with state/federal regulations OSHA, FMLA, and HIPAA.
• Reporting of program activities as requested.

Occupational & Environmental Medicine

• Coordinates and designs programs that support proper ergonomic design, positive lifestyle changes and individual efforts to lower risk of disease and injury.
• Assists with administration of vaccination and screening programs such as influenza and TB.
• Applies understanding of OSHA regulations, the State's workers compensation and FMLA guidelines and their impact on the workplace.
• When required, observes, and assesses both the worker and the work environment; conducts appraisal of the work environment for potential exposures and identifies current or potential abnormalities. Documents observations, assessments, and inferences to management.

Wellness Program Coordination

• Work closely with client HR department to develop and execute corporate wellness initiatives.
• Oversee annual health risk assessment campaigns
• Co-promote client nutrition and wellness initiatives, special events and promotions
• Use motivational interviewing to help employees set appropriate health goals and develop action steps toward achieving goals.
• Administer biometric screenings (blood pressure, body comp, body fat, circumference measurements etc.)
• Assist with/promote quarterly incentive program initiatives and events
• Management and documentation of all employee wellness consultations, biometrics, and submissions of earned wellness points through every initiative in the current Wellness Program Guidelines for all current patients/employees on a quarterly basis.
• Maintain close communication with Lead RN related to program components and current initiatives.
• Maintain high level of engagement and presence within the workplace.
• Maintain current population participation goal of 60% or greater.
• Complete and average of 2.5 wellness coaching consultations per hour of service regarding:

• Nutrition/ Exercise
• Stress/ Mental Health
• Heart Disease/ Diabetes
• Musculoskeletal Disorders

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of OSHA and HIPAA
• Ability to maintain composure during very difficult situations
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule
• Previous experience with health coaching/counseling

EDUCATION

• Associate Degree in nursing, Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Clinical license as a Registered Nurse

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS PREFERRED

• Certified Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHN)
• Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN or COHN-S)
• NIOSH spirometry certification (preferred).
• Certified Health and Wellness Coach or Nurse Coach

Full- time: 40 hours per week.

If you want to join an organization you can be proud of, we’d like to talk to you! For confidential consideration, visit our career portal on our website: https://wecaretlc.com/about/careers/.

Learn about how our Employees feel about working for WeCare tlc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxGoAXeGRGY

WeCare tlc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Background checks and pre-employment drug screening required.