JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general direction and supervision of the DON & Associate DON, formulates and implements the facility wide employee health and risk management programs, including the training aspects, preventive medical procedures and on-going practices & procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Participates in the orientation process by educating new employees in risk management & employee health requirements, procedures & processes.

• For staff employees participates in continuing education seminars and in-house training & development programs. Schedules and conducts in-service programs for staff.

• Assists in management in establishing and implementing comprehensive policies and procedures related to risk management and employee health. Investigates incidents and accidents occurring at the facility related to health and safety and makes recommendations to the Director of Nursing for corrective interventions in conjunction with the IDC team.

• Collects and analyzes data and statistics relating to health and safety and makes recommendation to DON and Associate DON for correction or improvements.

• Recommends improvement and corrective actions to employee health and safety and risk management practices and procedures.

  Ability to read, write and speak English.