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Employee Health Nurse/Clinic Coordinator - Gracedale Nursing Home

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Employee Health Nurse/Clinic Coordinator - Gracedale Nursing Home

Salary

$64,777.00 Annually

Location

Nazareth, PA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

2025-00354E

Department

Human Services

Division

Gracedale Nursing Home

Opening Date

10/03/2025

Closing Date

10/16/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

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Application Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must successfully submit a completed application prior to the posting deadline. Applications submitted with incomplete or missing education and/or work experience sections will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed. These applicants will be disqualified from consideration.The attachment of a resume to the application does not fulfill this requirement and will not prevent incomplete applications from being rejected.Education and work experience fields must be completed, regardless of the presence of an attached resume.

Once the posting closes, all applications will be reviewed. The information provided on the application will be utilized to determine whether or not each applicant meets the Minimum Requirements for this position as noted in the Job Description. We encourage all applicants to provide a comprehensive, concise history of their education, certification, licensing, and employment history. Please read the Minimum Requirements thoroughly and then demonstrate that you meet these requirements on your application.

For questions regarding this posting, please contact Sherry Christman, Human Resources Analyst at [email protected] 610-829-6382.

Equal Employment Opportunities – It is the policy of Northampton County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or any other status protected by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state, federal, or local law.

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Employee Health Nurse/Clinic Coordinator coordinates scheduling and provides clinic nursing care, and assists with providing nursing and medical support services to residents and employees at Gracedale Nursing Home. The individual in this position supervises the Wound Treatment Team (LPN Wound Nurses), and thereby is responsible for the prevention of wounds as well as the identification, tracking, and treatment of all wounds.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

This position reports directly to the Director of Nursing.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This position is responsible for the supervision of Wound Treatment Team LPNs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION

Oversees clinic schedules involving, but not limited to: surgery, urology, ophthalmology, dental, psychiatry, pacemakers, etc. Assists with scheduling appointments including follow-up.

Prepares patients and assists physicians with examinations and treatments, and documents coordinators actions.

Accurately documents observed symptoms, conditions, and complaint prompting clinic visit.

Maintains liaison with and among patients, families, other facility staff, and the medical and professional consultants.

Conducts employee physical examinations, assisting with collection of specimens and documentation for pre-employment and reviews to ensure all documents are in accordance with established policies and regulations. Follows up with employees to obtain required documents and records.

Administers Hepatitis B vaccination series and PPD (purified protein derivative) skin tests.

Reviews agency staff documentation to ensure required documentation is received.

Assists with employees who become ill or injured on duty in conjunction with risk manager, supervisors and Human Resources.

Supervises wound treatment team LPNs and wound services, establishing and managing a system to identify all residents at risk for new wounds in the facility. Assures appropriate treatment and care are in place, monitors healing process, and revises plan regarding treatment and evaluation as appropriate. Ensures documentation is accurate. Reviews orders upon notification of a new pressure injury to ensure measures are in place, are appropriate and provide suggestions of needed interventions, etc. Assists with providing resident care for treatments including the application of specialty skin/wound/lymphedema protectors.

Reviews new admission and re-admission orders, online assessments, documentation, and follow up with emails, phone calls, and/ or in-person conversations in regards to pressure injury prevention measures.

Maintains statistical records on all pressure wound care data. Utilizes information to improve pressure wound prevention, healing and outcomes and reports to Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement Coordinator and administration.

Assists with selection of wound care products. Develops wound care protocols, policies and procedures, and wound care program and potential specialty program. Ensures wound treatment supplies are delivered to the Central Supply Room and residents. Assists with management of wound supplies.

Performs pacemaker checks in the clinic area as well as at residents’ bedside to monitor device function.

Serves as resource to nursing staff and residents/families regarding wound care and prevention. Educates staff on wound prevention, wound care, product use, and wound policies and procedures. Conducts education for new hires. Assists Staff Development with clinical education requiring competency testing for wound care, pressure injury prevention, wound management, etc.

Assesses the needs of staff and reports needs to Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing. Confers with wound consultant and wound suppliers to review care, protocols and Medicare coverage (monthly).

Assists with input of treatment team staff annual and probationary evaluations.

Assists with and cover Infection Control Coordinator as needed, including testing and reporting.

Assists with other projects as assigned.

Processes forms and miscellaneous documents as necessary.

*An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE– Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; AND

At least three (3) years of nursing experience required. Experience with wound care, prevention, and treatment as well as infection control procedures preferred; AND

At least one (1) year of supervisory experience; AND

Possession of licensure as a Registered Nurse, issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; AND

Employees assigned to this title will be required to possess and maintain a valid and current motor vehicle operator's license with an acceptable driving record; AND

Wound Ostomy & Continence Nurse Society (WOCN) certification must be obtained within one (1) year of hire, if employee does not already possess.

All employees of Gracedale Nursing Home will be required to attend Feeding Program training.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of professional nursing principles, practices, and standards.

Knowledge of quality improvement process and data analysis.

Knowledge of methods and techniques used in medical care documentation.

Knowledge of nursing methods and techniques commonly employed in clinics and/or outpatient medical offices.

Knowledge of wound care and prevention/treatment.

Ability to supervise and assign/review the work of lower-level nursing personnel.

Ability to assess extent of medical condition and/or need for medical care on the part of those with conflicting motivations.

Ability to operate a personal computer and secure information from established data processing, spreadsheet, word processing, database and graphics programs.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, volunteers, representatives from community groups, and patients and their family members.

Ability to work with teams, staff administration to ensure good clinical outcomes and best practices.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English to perform the duties of this position.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Telephone, scheduling charts and blood pressure equipment, thermometers, patient record charts, syringe needles, blood glucose meter, surgical instruments, stethoscope, oxygen equipment, suction equipment, wood dressings, wound vac, specialist support surfaces, positioning devices, medication cards, machinery for inhalation therapy, calculator, fax machine, and copy machine.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, and/or hear, and must possess agility and strength sufficient to lift, support, and maneuver heavy patients of limited physical capacity, as well as provide care. Must be able to effectively read and write reports, work schedules, patient records, physician orders, etc. Must be able to hear and speak sufficiently clearly to other individuals both in person and on the telephone, and to effectively hold staff meetings, discuss treatment, and answer staff questions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works primarily in patient care.

The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud in patient care or other areas.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience, interview, and reference check as well as job related tests may be required.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

FLSA STATUS: FLSA NON-EXEMPT (ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME)

DESIGNATION: CAREER SERVICE

PAY GRADE: CS-27

UNION STATUS: NON-UNION

Updated July 2025

Full-time employees of the County of Northampton are afforded a package of benefitswhich includes the following:

Medical Insurance

Vision and Prescription

Dental

Life Insurance

Retirement

I. Medical Insurance

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Cost to the employee to participate in the plans varies by the coverage selection and number of dependents; and may be subject to collective bargaining, if a union member. The employee may also elect to opt out of the County's medical insurance if proof of coverage through the spouse's employer is provided. Under this arrangement, the employee is provided with an annual $1,500.00 opt out payment.

II. Vision and Prescription

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Copayments may vary, subject to collective bargaining, if a union member. Coverage under the vision plan varies and depends upon the employee's choice of doctor and frame selection.

III. Dental Coverage

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Copayments may vary, subject to collective bargaining, if a union member.

IV. Life Insurance

A life insurance policy is afforded to full-time employees beginning on the first day of employment, unless specified differently in a collective bargaining agreement. It remains in effect as long as the employee is actively employed and terminates upon resignation or retirement. $20,000 is afforded to all eligible employees.

V. Retirement

All full-time employees and part-time employees working more than 1000 hours per year qualify for County of Northampton retirement benefits, in which employees must contribute 5% of their earnings, and employees may choose to add additional voluntary contributions, not to exceed an additional 10%. Additionally, employees may participate in an optional deferred compensation plan [457(b)] which may provide present tax advantages and future retirement savings. Such arrangements are made directly with the providers and the County will administer payroll deductions only.

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the applicant screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

+ Yes

+ No

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Have you graduated from an accredited school of nursing?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you have at least three (3) years of full-time work experience in professional nursing as a Registered Nurse (RN)? If yes, your work history section must include this experience to qualify.

+ Yes

+ No

04

Do you have at least one (1) year of professional supervisory work experience? If yes, your work history section must include this experience to qualify.

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you have a current and valid Pennsylvania RN license?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you possess a WOCN (Wound Ostomy & Continence Nurse Society ) certification? If yes, please attach copy of certification. If no, please indicate n/a.

+ Yes

+ No

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If you do not have an Infection Control Certification, please be aware that you must obtain this certification within three (3) months of hire as a requirement to maintain employment. Please select "yes" to indicate your understanding of this requirement. If you already possess this certification, please select "no".

+ Yes

+ No

08

Do you possess a valid and current driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

+ Yes

+ No

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Provide three (3) references in the space below - you may include personal and/or professional references. Please include name, telephone number(s) and indicate if it is a personal or professional reference.

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Did you learn about this position through a current Gracedale employee referral?

+ Yes

+ No

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If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the name of the Gracedale employee who provided the referral.

Required Question