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Designs, directs, and manages the occupational health program for Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC).

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIESConducts health screenings of new employees to include health history, and verification of immunization status.Acts as a consultant to Human Resources on health questionnaires, job placement, medical limitations and/or health risks to patients and coworkers.Plans and implements vaccine programs as directed by APIC, OSHA, CDC, and other regulatory agencies, to prevent or reduce communicable infectious diseases. Manages the respiratory fit testing program.Working closely with Risk and Safety, Infection Control Program professionals, and The Joint Commission, follows-up on employees potentially exposed to communicable and infectious disease. Participates with the design of occupational medical monitoring program for employees exposed to workplace physical and chemical hazards, including noise, lasers, respiratory hazards, and chemotherapy agents.Provides leadership, direction, and guidance to assigned staff. Develops goals and priorities in conjunction with employees, and assigns tasks and projects. Develops staff skills and training plans. Counsels, trains, and coaches subordinate staff. Implements corrective actions and conducts performance evaluations. Maintains the confidentiality of patient records and procedures. Works closely with safety personnel within ANTHC divisions on occupational safety programs. Acts as a consultant for employees who are missing time from work or who required job modifications due to either a workplace injury or a personal illness.Participates as an active member of ANTHC Infection Control Committee, Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance Committee, and Wellness Committee and on other teams as requested by management.Co-manages with Human Resources the employee drug testing and substance abuse programs.Participates in the design of controls for injury/illness and health surveillance programs related to actual and potential hazards in the workplace and prepares reports as required. Evaluates standards of care including policy and procedures related to Occupational Health.Maintains employee health records as well as summaries and written reports required for employee illness/injury reporting, including OSHA records.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Skills:- Knowledge of nursing science, principles, techniques, and procedures for the care of employees. - Knowledge of healthcare terminology, anatomy, physiology and concepts of disease.- Knowledge of professional protocols and practices in occupational health.- Knowledge of laws and regulations that govern occupational and environmental health and safety.- Skilled in excellent customer service.- Skilled in assessing and prioritizing multiple requests by employees. - Skilled in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with entire workforce.- Skilled in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.- Skilled in working effectively under stress, meeting deadlines and coordinating several simultaneous activities.MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONA Bachelors Degree in Nursing. Progressively responsible professional/exempt work experience and an Associates of Nursing degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONNon-supervisory - Four (4) years of nursing experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATIONCurrent BLS card. Must be licensed as a RN by the State of Alaska and remain active with all annual licensing requirements.PREFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONTwo (2) years of nursing experience in managing an occupational healthcare program.PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATIONCertified occupational health nurse (COHN) preferred.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSMust obtain Occupational Health Certification within 2 years of hire. Some non-traditional work hours are required. ANTHC is not a latex free environment and some latex exposure can be expected. Work involves the potential for exposure to infectious diseases. Must have a valid drivers license.AGE SPECIFICS:Provides care to the following age groups: Adult.MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe following demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to stand, sit, or walk for long periods of time. Must be able to do repetitive movements, such as bending and squatting. Must be able to lift approximately 50 pounds.

The Alaska Tribal Health System (ATHS) is a system of small rural clinics and state-of-the-art hospitals in remote villages. Individual Alaska Native health corporations operate the rural hospitals and work in harmony with the Indian Health Service. The Alaska Native Medical Center (ANMC) in Anchorage is operated by the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC). ANTHC is a non-profit health organization owned and managed by the Alaska Native tribal governments and their regional health corporations. Some of the perks to working for an Alaska Tribal Health Facility:1. You gain experience in ALL aspects of practice2. Malpractice is covered under the Federal Tort Claims Act3. Each facility we work with qualifies for the IHS Loan Repayment program. 4. Some sites also qualify for the National Health Service Corp Loan Repayment. An exciting health career and the lifestyle you´ve always dreamt of awaits you in Alaska.Choose Alaska - Choose Adventure!

Choose Alaska– Choose Adventure!

In Alaska, there is a system of village clinics, rural hospitals and the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage, Alaska. Individual, autonomous, Alaska Native health corporations operate the rural hospitals. The Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage is operated by a consortium of the Alaska Native health corporations in the state. The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) is seeking experienced Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to join the rural hospitals. NP´s provide routine and emergency ambulatory and preventive care services during regularly scheduled hours in cooperation with other medical practitioners. These include: Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of routine illnesses (in adults and pediatric patients); management of chronic health problems; primary care for trauma cases, including suturing and casting; emergency care, including starting IV´s, establishing adequate airways, and managing CPR and shock; screening of patients; provides family planning and counseling services; provides routine physical examinations for work and school.Holds a current Alaska License as a Nurse Practitioner or obtain prior to start. Knowledge and ability to perform effectively the above duties. Alaska offers a variety of hunting, fishing, boating and other outdoor activities. Starting salary and benefits vary at all sites. There is the opportunity for participating in federal loan repayment programs such as the Indian Health Service and the National Health Service Corp.A highly rewarding healthcare career and the lifestyle you´ve always dreamt of awaits you in Alaska.