Summary

ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH | Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with more than 2,300 employees across more than 30 locations and more than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, which recently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West Tower, offers extensive women's services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, and distinct comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. Other Williamson Health service providers include the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson Health physician practices that are strategically located throughout the community, countywide Emergency Medical Services that include 18 rapid response units, Williamson Health Foundation, and multiple joint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in Williamson County. Learn more about our many specialized services at WilliamsonHealth.org.

Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We're committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.

Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
o Medical, Dental, Vision
o PTO
o Retirement Matching
o Tuition reimbursement
o Discount programs
o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
o Identity Theft Protection
o Legal Aid

Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Position Summary:
, Promotes a healthy workforce at Williamson Health through the oversight of OSHA compliance initiatives for hospital employees, and coordinates all employee Occupational Health Nurse duties and responsibilities. Processes include facilitation of the onboarding process for new employees, clinical in-services as assigned, maintenance and accuracy of employee health records, annual influenza vaccination efforts, annual respiratory protection efforts, and response to hospital-based exposures for employees.
Position Requirements:
Formal Education / Training:
1. Earned a nursing diploma or degree from an accredited college or university.
2. BSN preferred
3. RN licensed by the State of Tennessee

Workplace Experience:
RN with at least three years of clinical nursing experience that will promote acclimation to the Occupational Health environment.

Equipment and Skills Training:
The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, to function independently and collaboratively, and to demonstrate a fundamental understanding of nursing care standards within a variety of settings. Adaptability to technology, chart review ability, attention to detail, intermediate computer skills, excellent interpersonal communication skills and proper telephone etiquette.

Physical Environment:
Occupational Health Department
Physical Effort:
Must be able to sit, stand, lift, bend, and use a keyboard.
Key Results:
Conducts clinical and non-clinical in-services as required by needs assessment and/or request. Participates in Clinical Process Teams as assigned. Supports community health programs as needed.
Evaluates new hires for employment and works with Human Resources, Lab and Security to provide an efficient on-boarding process.
Oversees (Contributes to) Occupational Health program and maintenance of employee health files as well as updating Meditech health records for WMC.
Coordinates Performance Improvement initiatives in the area of Occupational Health.
Maintains Occupational Health policies and protocols. Occupational Health Medical Director to sign annually.
Prepares reports for environment of care, infection control and other committees as needed for review or use, as well as reporting flu statistics to Infection Preventionist/Quality Department for all staff, licensed professionals, students, and volunteers.
Reports any potential TB exposures to Infection Preventionist for reporting to proper committees or local health department. Performs appropriate employee exposure tracers and notifications to employees. Documents appropriately. Documents employee exposures and follow-up testing.
Maintain current knowledge of standards in occupational health and infection control.
Participates in ongoing education programs for current employees concerning occupational health issues.
Notifies employees of the need for vaccination updates (TB skin tests, Hepatitis B vaccines, and others), and keeps documentation updated as well as coordinates flu and FIT testing clinics.
Participates in OSHA/TOSHA visits.
Maintains a positive working relationship with departmental co-workers, physicians and fellow employees.