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 Bachelor´s 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.