Occupational Medicine Director jobs in Bloomington, IL

• Actively participate in continuous quality improvement and performance initiatives to support and improve care management/coordination.
• Actively pursues self development and professional growth by keeping abreast of new healthcare technology and practices. Applies new knowledge in the work setting and shares new learning with other employees.
• Acts as a patient advocate.
• Acts as a role model/resource for others by providing guidance and clarification regarding policy, procedure, documentation, computer system operation and patient care needs.
• Acts as preceptor and supports the development of other staff and healthcare students.
• Assesses, identifies and reports safety issues for patient and staff.
• Assist manager with functions related to accreditation & regulatory surveys including but not limited to: meeting preparation, rounding/auditing, standards research, and data collection.
• Assist Quality Services with ensuring clinical guidelines and protocols are developed and systematically maintained.
• Collaborates with staff and managers to identify quality improvement opportunities.
• Fulfills a leadership role by taking responsibility for monitoring and developing efficient daily work flow for assigned service line.
• Participates in development and implementation of standards for departments.
• Participates in staff interview process and provides feedback/recommendations.
• Prepares, maintains and evaluates reports and records.
• Resolves work related issues, or assists employees in solving work related issues, confers with manager to resolve more complex situations.

• The Employee Health Program Coordinator works collaboratively with management and administration to promote and maintain the health and safety of Carle employees by facilitating various employee health programs:
• Coordinate, implement and oversee annual surveillance programs, to include:
• Annual Employee and Community Flu Clinics
• Annual Respiratory Mask Fits
• Annual TB Skin Tests
• Administrative and Operational Activities:
• Monitors the CDC website for updates on immunizations and protocols.
• Creates and updates Employee Health protocols.
• Creates and maintains the Employee Health and Flu/clinic websites.
• Acts as a resource and educator regarding occupational/employee health, regulatory agency rules, regulations, and standards related issues.
• Communicable Diseases:
• Promotes disease identification and prevention within Carle by collaborating with Infection Control regarding infection control practices.
• Assists Safety Officer and Infection Prevention with employee accident investigation and prevention.
• Performs essential job functions of a Registered Nurse for employees who have been exposed to communicable diseases, and blood and body fluid.
• Counsels employees exposed to communicable diseases.
• Prepares various reports for committees and government agencies.

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Carle