Employee relations Jobs in Columbus, GA

Description : Job Summary :

The Employee Health Nurse is an experienced professional with the knowledge and skill to support the health and well-being of Kaiser Permanente Georgia employees, physicians, and associate practitioners through programs that focus on promotion and restoration of health, prevention of illness and protection from work-related and environmental hazards. Specific areas of responsibility include but not limited to : monitoring and follow up of pre-employment screening; orientation and training of new employees; management and follow up of blood borne pathogen and communicable disease exposures; program for annual tuberculosis exposure testing, follow up, monitoring, tracking and reporting; development and coordination of annual employee influenza immunization program. This position requires communication, collaboration, and networking with the Health Physician Advisor, the Infectious Disease Physician, KP senior leadership, leaders and staff of the Infection Control, Environmental Health and Safety, Workplace Safety and Human Resources Departments, and with external and interregional employee health / occupational health leaders.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Perform Employee Health duties for new employee orientation every 2 weeks.
• Review pre-employment screening results per policies. If needed, consult Employee Health Physician Advisor for orders, contact employee with instructions and follow up to ensure completion of required pre-employment actions.
• Develop and implement a plan to ensure annual PPD screening / testing and follow up of all employees and physicians. Partner with management to ensure compliance, documentation and tracking of annual PPD screening / testing.
• In partnership with the KPGA Influenza and Pneumococcal Work Group, develop and implement a plan to administer Flu Vaccine to all employees and physicians annually.
• Collaborate with Infection Control, the Infectious Disease Physician and the Employee Health Physician to ensure that employees are screened, counseled and treated in accordance with the TB Exposure Control Plan, Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Plan, and all other occupational infectious disease exposure guidelines in accordance with OSHA, NIOSH, CDC or other applicable standards or guidelines. Document, investigate and report exposures according to policies.
• Provide training and education related to Employee Health policies and procedures as needed.
• Partner to develop and implement Employee Health Policies and Procedures as needed.
• Review and revise policies and procedures, to ensure continuing compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Remain knowledgeable of OSHA, NIOSH and CDC standards and guidelines through on-going review and research.
• Implement and manage Employee Health database to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of employee health requirements.
• Establish and maintain confidential employee health records to ensure on-going compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate and assist the Environmental Health &Safety (EH&S) in completion of the Respiratory Protection Plan requirements, including medical clearance, Fit Testing and training / education, as needed.
• Collaborate with infection Control, EH&S and Human Resources (HR)in management of employee health related incidents, including, but not limited to, blood-borne pathogen, environmental and workplace exposures or injuries. Consult and collaborate with KP National and inter-regional employee health leaders to support consistency and standardization across the program.
• Attend KP National Employee Health meetings and local meetings and others as required.
• Partner to develop annual budgeting requirements for vaccines, testing and supplies and assist Manager with budget preparation. Manage resources and supplies to maintain budget.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Basic Qualifications :

Experience

Education

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

Additional Requirements :

Proficiency in the use of applicable software required.

Ability to work independently required.

Preferred Qualifications :

Masters (MSN) degree.

Primary Location : Georgia,Atlanta,Regional Office - 9 Piedmont

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

Shift : Day

Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Working Hours Start : 08 : 00 AM

Working Hours End : 05 : 00 PM

Job Schedule : Full-time

Job Type : Standard

Worker Location : Flexible

Employee Status : Regular

Employee Group / Union Affiliation : NUE-GA-01|NUE|Non Union Employee

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Department : Regional Office - 9 Piedmont - Employee Health Svcs - 2808

Pay Range : $68700 - $88880 / year Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time

Flexible : Work location is on-site at a KP location, with the flexibility to work from home. Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest