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Adecco Healthcare & Life Science is hiring an **Employee Health Nurse** ! This role is in **Rochester, NY** . Please read below and apply with an updated resume for consideration.

**Type:** Direct Hire (Permanent)

**Schedule:** Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 4:30PM

**Pay:** $33.00 - $39.00 Per hour based on experience

**Travel:** Nurse may need to float to nearby facilities based on need

Position Summary:

The Employee Health Nurse is responsible for implementation of the Employee Health program, processing and administering workers compensation, disability and FMLA claims as well as coordinating leave management system with carrier and providing a Wellness Program for employees.

Responsibilities of the Employee Health Nurse:

• Maintains health records for all staff assuring that annual health assessment, physicals and tuberculosis (PPD – testing and reading) screening and Respirator Fit testing are current for all facilities.

+ Schedules and performs new employee physicals and ensures that New York State standards are met. Along with onboarding of Volunteers and students.

+ Completes and tracks Annual Health assessments on all employees.

+ Provides education and vaccinations for Hepatitis B, COVID-19, annual Influenza and Pneumococcal to all interested staff.

+ Organizes annual Vaccine clinics and program for staff.

+ Provides counseling and health related information to staff as needed.

+ Keeps abreast of changing regulations regarding workers compensation, OSHA, disability, American Disability Act (ADA), FMLA and anything else related to employee health and safety.

+ Educates management and employees on topics related to workers compensation, disability, FMLA and safety in collaboration with HR.

+ Implements, promotes and trains on employee wellness programs and initiatives.

+ Serves as a member on the Workers Compensation and Safety Committees.

+ Processes and administers Workers Compensation claims.

o When applicable, reports to scene of employee accident or incident, provides assessment of injury and first aid, makes necessary referrals for medical treatment.

o Completes incidents reports and when applicable report disability claims to carrier.

o Follows up with department heads and employees regarding questions on incidents reports and preventative safety education and plans

o Processes workers compensation claims with workers compensation carrier on a timely basis within regulations timeframe.

o Maintains and updates OSHA log and reports.

o Liaises between workers compensation carrier and employee.

o Tracks employees out of work on workers compensation – provides a weekly phone call to monitor employee’s progress.

+ Implements, administers and supports _“Return to Work_ ” program by corresponding with employees’ to bring employees back to work on “ _transitional (light) duty”_ with proper documentation.

o Monitors employee’s progress and makes recommendations on employee’s status following Federal and State regulations.

o Updates transitional job descriptions and completes TWA paperwork.

+ Works in partnership with HR, assisting in Leave Management process, includes NYS Short Term Disability, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Paid Family Leave (PFL)

o When applicable report DBL, FMLA and PFL requests to carrier.

o Follow up with employees on returning to work, ensuring Fitness for Duty forms and/or medical documentation received.

o Update Department heads and Leave management group of any return to work/ medical restrictions of employees on leave

+ Works with the Infection Prevention Nurse and Medical Director to:

o Identify Persons Under Investigation (PUI) for COVID-19 and provides necessary guidance to employee regarding testing and return to work requirements

o Assists Infection Prevention in completing an outbreak investigation and targeted testing for employee outbreaks.

o Assists Infection Prevention with COVID-19 record-keeping as well as DOH and CDC reporting

o Follow up calls for staff call -ins related to infectious disease and tracking

• Supports neighborhoods and assists as needed, including provide RN assessments in facility

• Track Employee Health data utilizing FSL Office software and excel spreadsheets. Provide data analysis to facility Quality team.

+ Performs other duties as assigned within Federal and State regulations.

Qualifications for the Employee Health Nurse:

+ Education: R.N /B.S.N. preferred.

+ Experience: At least five years of progressive nursing experience.

+ Skills: Ability to travel between facilities as needed. Ability to meet the public and participate in professional programs.

+ Licenses / Certifications: Current New York State Registration and License.

+ Someone who is detail oriented and can multitask

+ Experience in leave administration and workers compensation preferred

Benefits Available?

+ 401(k) Plan

+ Skills Training

+ Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

**IMPORTANT:** This **Employee Health Nurse** job is being recruited for by Adecco’s Medical and Science division, not your local Adecco Branch Office.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.adeccousa.com/candidate-privacy/ . The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record

**Pay Details:** $33.00 to $39.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

+ The California Fair Chance Act

+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance