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Occupational Health And Infection Control Nurse

Company

WMU Homer Stryker, M.D. School of Medicine
Address , Kalamazoo, 49008, Mi
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary
Expires 2023-10-07
Posted at 9 months ago
Job Description
Overview:
Performs a variety of professional duties are completed to aid in the development and delivery of occupational health, infection control and worker’s compensation to WMed and for occupational health and worker’s compensation for West Michigan Air Care. This is a four day/week, 0.8 FTE position with variable hours, M-F 7 a.m. - 6 p.m..

Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
  • Provides recommendations to management regarding compliance with government regulations, The Joint Commission standards, OSHA, Higher Learning Commission, organization policies, standard operation procedures and applicable Codes of Ethics.
  • Develops, maintains and audits employee/student health records to ensure completeness, continuity of care and employee/student confidentiality.
  • Availability to work occasional overtime on weekends or evenings to complete time sensitive projects.
  • Responsible for review and assessment of all visiting learner immunization records prior to attending WMed.
  • Utilizes the EPIC electronic medical record for registration, orders, notes and billing.
  • Conducts annual flu clinics, mask fit testing and TB testing for all departments.
  • Responsible for conducting orientation for new employees, students, contractors and volunteers.
  • Responsible for annual training, and respirator medical forms, for all powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) users.
  • Provides individual counseling sessions to employees/students regarding exposures, immunizations and other occupational health items as necessary.
  • Responsible for maintenance and operation of AED’s on all three floors of the Linda Richards building and on the concourse level of the clinic building.
  • Acquires knowledge for new technology and policy/procedure revisions.
  • Utilizes Immuware Occupational Health software.
  • All other duties as assigned.
  • Administers employee/student immunizations and maintains related recordkeeping including all MICR documentation and records releases.
  • Conducts daily office appointments.
  • Processes worker’s compensation claims and provides case management in coordination with the worker’s compensation carrier.
  • Phone triage of employees or students for removal and return to work.

Qualifications:
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
  • 2 years’ experience as an RN.
  • Associates degree in Nursing (RN)
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Michigan.
  • BLS certification.
  • TB certification per Kalamazoo County Health Department preferred or must receive within six months of hire.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficient in using Microsoft office.
  • Proficient in using electronic medical record (EMR).
  • Participates in continuing education to maintain competence of occupational health and safety, including legal regulations.
  • Demonstrates the ability to recognize priorities in organization of workflow.
  • High degree of integrity to maintain absolute confidentiality in all matters related to occupational health.
  • Knowledge and ability to use e-mail messaging, appointment scheduling and the calendar.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to operate automated standard office equipment (multi-line phone system, copier/fax, and shredder).
  • Able to perform duties independently, with a minimal need for direct supervision.
About Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed)

We are committed to excellence and health equity through transformative medical education, high-quality, patient- and family-entered care, innovative research, and community partnerships within a just culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our vision is health equity for all in Southwest Michigan through innovation in the practice and study of medicine.

The medical school is a collaboration of Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo's two teaching health systems, Ascension Borgess and Bronson Healthcare. The medical school is a private nonprofit corporation supported by private gifts, clinical revenues, research activities, tuition, and endowment income. Building upon a $100 million foundational gift in 2011, WMed is a recipient of the Empowering Futures Gift, a philanthropic commitment of $300 million to support the mission of the medical school. WMed contributes to the economic vitality of Southwest Michigan through the services we provide as well as the creation of 1,600 new jobs and an annual estimated economic impact of $353 million in Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties.

WMed is fully accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education and the Higher Learning Commission. The medical school offers a comprehensive, innovative four-year Doctor of Medicine degree program and two Master of Science degree programs in Biomedical Sciences and Medical Engineering. We train physicians in 10 residencies and five fellowships accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. To support our educational mission, we have Joint Accreditation for interprofessional continuing education, which incorporates accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.

WMed Health is the clinical practice of the medical school with more than 300 providers offering comprehensive primary care and specialty services in several locations throughout Kalamazoo, Portage, and Battle Creek. The Department of Pathology faculty serve as the Office of the Medical Examiner for counties throughout Michigan and northern Indiana.

The W.E. Upjohn M.D. Campus located in downtown Kalamazoo serves as the primary educational facility with faculty and administrative offices, student study and social spaces, team-based learning halls, a state-of-the-art Simulation Center accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, basic science research labs, as well as toxicology and forensic pathology labs.

WMed is building upon Kalamazoo’s century-long foundation of drug discovery and medical device development with a strategic investment in clinical, laboratory, community, and educational research. The Center for Immunobiology, Center for Clinical Research, Research Histology Lab, Innovation Center, and Human Research Protection Program contribute to the medical school’s advancement of knowledge through innovation and discovery.

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer of females, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans, and actively strives to increase diversity within its community. We provide a drug- and tobacco-free workplace.

EEO Minorities/Women/Disabled/Protected Veterans.