Job DescriptionNestled between Burbank and Pasadena, Adventist Health Glendale is one of the area's leading healthcare providers. We are comprised of a 515-bed hospital, two urgent cares, home care services, comprehensive cardiology care and a vast scope of services located in the San Fernando Valley. We are committed to the development and empowerment of our nurses and have received Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Glendale is known for its urban living, with easy access to dining, entertainment, shopping, amusement parks and outdoor recreation. Adventist Health Glendale is proud to be part of the thriving, diverse community since 1905.
Job Summary:
Manages overall daily activities of employee health services following federal, state and local guidelines. Develops, implements and maintains safety and wellness programs and recommends methods for improving overall health and safety of the organization's employees. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned personnel using both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in nursing or related field or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
- Master's Degree: Preferred
- Five years' relevant experience: Preferred
- Two year's workers' compensation experience: Preferred
- One year's leadership experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certified (CPR certification): Required
- Registered Nurse (RN) licensure: Required
- Occupational health nursing certification: Preferred
- Nurse Practitioner (NP) licensure in state of practice: Preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required
Essential Functions:
- Supervises and directs the activities of personnel utilizing both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment. Monitors and evaluates the performance of activities in order to ensure quality of work. Reassigns personnel to different tasks or patient care activities in order to achieve most effective utilization of skills and abilities or to equalize workloads.
- Serves as the liaison between leadership, employees, organization adjustors and physicians regarding employee injuries. Gives appropriate attention to complaints or requests as needed.
- Develops and implements health measures for employees that comply with local, state and federal law, including immunizations and tuberculosis screening. Ensures employee health policy and procedures are reviewed, revised and developed in accordance with regulatory standards and guidelines. Ensures maintenance of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) log on an on-going basis. Files claims, maintains records, follows up with injured or ill employees to ensure proper medical care and minimum lost work days.
- Performs hospital-wide safety inspections. Creates and updates departmental policies and procedures as necessary. Assists with pre-employment physicals and screening. Administers immunizations for employee vaccine program. Monitors and informs employees regarding immunity to communicable diseases. Assists in developing and administers the compensation program for the organization.
- Actively participates in educational activities/self-development to enhance professional growth and maintains required certification.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
About UsAdventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 90 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.
