RN Full-time
DeKalb Regional Medical Center

RN Employee Health - DeKalb Infection Control - FT - 1st Shift

apartment DeKalb Regional Medical Center location_onFort Payne, AL 35968, US
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Under the direction of the Director of Infection Prevention, Employee Health and Wellness, the Employee Health nurse is responsible for providing direct care to employees using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Performs occupational health related functions for employees such as pre-employment and annual health screenings, administering immunizations, performs urine drug screen testing, managing workplace injuries, and developing wellness/safety programs to prevent illness and reduce lost work time. Maintains detailed, confidential employee health records in compliance with HIPAA and ensures the organization meets all federal and state medical surveillance requirements.


Education Required: Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing

 

License, Certification and/or Registration: 

  • Currrent Alabama or Multi-State nursing licensure
  • BCLS required within the orientation period
  • Certifcation in Occupational Health Nursing (e.g., COHN) preferred

Experience: 5 years nursing experience (emergency, occ health, urgent care experience preferred)

 

Additional Skills/Abilities: Strong communication, counseling, problem-solving, and confidentiality.


DeKalb Regional Medical Center celebrated its 35th anniversary in October 2021. Throughout its history, the team of healthcare providers here have been proud to serve the people of Fort Payne, Alabama.

Today, DeKalb Regional is 134-beds and offers comprehensive services including cardiac catheterization, geriatric psychiatric services, women’s and children’s services, bariatric services, orthopedics services, and many more. DeKalb Regional and its physicians serve patients from throughout Northeast Alabama and Western Georgia.

DeKalb Regional is committed to providing quality care close to home. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and the American College of Cardiology as a Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. It was also awarded the 2023 Get with the Guidelines Rural Stroke Bronze Quality Award from the American Heart Association. In fall of 2023, DeKalb Regional was one of seven hospitals in Alabama to receive an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group.

DeKalb Regional Medical Center has 500 employees and more than 100 members of the medical staff.

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