Employee Health Nurse

Additional Job Information

40 Hours per Week - Days - Monday - Friday -
Job ID: 1210246
Employment Status: Full-Time
More Information:

Boone Hospital Center is a 394-bed full service hospital located in Columbia, MO. It is a regional referral center located in the center of the state. The hospital provides progressive healthcare programs, services, and technology to people in 26 mid-Missouri counties. Although the hospital is full service, areas in which Boone Hospital Center excels are cardiology, neurology, oncology, surgical, obstetrical services, and numerous other specialties. The hospital maintains a 24-hour emergency center with hospital-based ambulance service and a helipad for incoming emergency air transportation.  Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Boone Hospital Center has been certified as a "Magnet Hospital" by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
 

The Employee Health Department provides a number of services to support and maintain the health of the hospital's employees. These services include providing employees the required and recommended vaccinations, assessing ill or injured employees, administing Workers' Compensation, and participating on employee safety action teams.

Overview

Role Purpose

Responsible for supervising the daily operations of Occupational Health, managing the Workers' Compensation program, and coordinating delivery of the HSO's Occupational Health Services.

Responsibilities

Provides accurate documentation as required.Evaluates employee injuries and facilitates appropriate treatment and follow-up.Coordinates and delivers occupational health services to employees.Responsible for case management oversight and coordination for all worker's compensation claims.Performs pre-employment physicals for newly hired employees to determine their eligibility and capacity for the position.BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

 

Degree

Nursing Diploma/Associate's - Nursing

 

Experience

2-5 years

 

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

 

Licenses & Certifications

RN

 

Preferred Requirements and Additional Job Information

 

Degree

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

 

Experience

5-10 years

 

Licenses & Certifications

COHN

 

Benefits Statement

Note: not all benefits apply to all openings

-  Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and disability plan options
-  Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan
-  401(k) plan
-  Tuition Assistance
-  Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
-  On-Site Fitness Center (depending on location)
-  Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time

*Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital East, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health Center

Legal Statement

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer