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Thank you for considering a career at** **Roper St. Francis Healthcare!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Location:

**Resonac Clinic** :

478 Ridge Road

Ridgeville, SC 29472

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 7:00/7:30 am - 4:00/4:30 pm

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Lead RN provides specialized occupational health nursing care for acute and preventive individuals. This role facilitates communication between health care providers, employees and employers in order to provide quality, efficient health care.

Essential Job Functions

+ Leads a clinical team consisting of Registered Nurses, License Practical Nurses, Occupational Health and Safety Technicians, Case Management Coordinator and Substance Abuse Technicians.

+ Orchestrates all of clinic employee health functions.

+ Conducts routine chart audits.

+ Provides training and coaching of all new and existing employees as needed.

+ Ensures that all clinical staff’s competencies and certifications are current.

+ Demonstrates ability to make independent clinical judgments according to applicable standards of practice and provider instructions.

+ Partners with the clinic supervisor to enhance the clinic operation, and process improvement.

+ Partners with physicians to continue demonstrating best practice.

+ Implements an organized clinical process

+ Manages the cleanliness of clinical and patient areas

+ Establishes goals and objectives for clinic staff and operations.

+ Maintains productivity at target levels by analyzing the volume and the minimal number of clinical staff required.

+ Develops, implements, and maintains clinic operational policy and procedure.

+ Ensures compliance with hospital, state, and federal regulations.

+ Provides or ensures appropriate training and competency for all clinic staff members.

+ Develops and maintains positive client relationships and problem solves when service issues arise.

+ Attends Environment of Care, Infection Prevention, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) meetings.

+ Presents charts during a regulatory audit.

+ Organizes and maintains efficient treatment areas by maintaining cost-effective and medically appropriate inventory of supplies and equipment.Cleans, calibrates, sterilizes and maintains equipment as appropriate.

+ Performs a variety of physical assessments to include the following: Occupational and medical history, Physical exam, Vision screenings, Hearing screenings, Spirometry, EKG, Graded exercise tests, Breath Alcohol Tests, Urine Drug Screens, Venipuncture, Employee Health, Vaccine administration.

This list is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Current RN License in the state in which they are working or covered by compact or RN applicant (required)

BLS Basic Life Support (required)

Progress towards certification in Occupational Health Nursing (preferred)

Pulmonary Function certification (preferred)

Hearing Conservation certification (preferred)

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing (required)

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) (preferred)

Work Experience

3 years of experience working in acute care of adults (required)

1 year of occupational health experience (preferred)

Patient Population

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials*

May have periods of constant interruptions

*Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.) 1-33%

Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.) 1-33%

Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.) 1-33%

Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.) 1-33%

Stoop/Kneel 1-33%

Crawling 0%

Climbing 0%

Balance 0%

Bending 0%

Sitting 1-33%

Walking 67-100%

Standing 67-100%

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Perform shift work

Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorder

Reach above shoulder

Repetitive arm/hand movements

Finger Dexterity

Color Vision

Acuity - far

Acuity - near

Hazards

Depth perception

Use of latex products

Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to dust/fumes

Exposure to potential electrical shock

Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

Exposure to high pitched noises

Gaseous risk exposure

Other: Frequent exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

Skills

Active Listening

Ability to discern the thinking of others

Service Orientation

Verbal and Written Communication

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Coordination

Organization

Time Management

Basic computer skills and data entry

Compassion

Ability to multi-task

Interpersonal Skills

Insurance

Medical Terminology

Stamina

Patience

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

+ Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

+ Prescription drug coverage

+ Flexible spending accounts

+ Life insurance w/AD&D

+ Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

+ Paid time off

+ Educational Assistance

+ And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

PP Occupational Health - Resonac - RSFPP - Primary Care

_It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at_ [email protected]_ _._