VCU Tappahannock Hospital: Serving the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck Regions

In October 2020, VCU Health proudly acquired Riverside Tappahannock Hospital, marking a significant milestone in enhancing healthcare for our local communities. We are committed to providing excellent, affordable, and accessible healthcare services to the residents of the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck regions.

Located along the scenic Rappahannock River, VCU Tappahannock Hospital serves as a critical healthcare resource. Although we operate as a satellite facility of the larger VCU Health Medical Center in Richmond, we maintain a high standard of care in all areas, including our Emergency Department, Critical Care Unit, Operating Room, and Acute Care Units.

We invite you to consider joining our team of dedicated healthcare professionals. Working with us offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients and their families, while also advancing your own professional career in a supportive, community-focused environment.

Employee Health and Safety Services at VCU Tappahannock Hospital

The Employee Health and Safety Department at VCU Tappahannock Hospital plays a critical role in ensuring the well-being of our healthcare team. We provide comprehensive health, safety, and wellness services to all staff members, working to maintain a safe and healthy workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance & Policy Adherence: Ensuring adherence to Employee Occupational Health policies and regional safety guidelines.
Employee Health Assessments: Performing assessments and evaluations of team members in alignment with Employee Health and Safety protocols.
Onboarding Support: Assisting with the onboarding process for new employees, specifically addressing health and safety requirements.
Injury & Illness Management: Evaluating and assisting employees returning to work after illness or injury, working closely with HR and Leave Management for accommodation requests.
Surveillance & Reporting: Tracking employee accidents, illnesses, and exposures, and ensuring compliance with mandated testing and reporting.
Clinical Services: Providing direct care, including administering vaccinations, performing TB screenings, conducting mask fit testing, and carrying out blood draws and drug screens as required by VCU Health policies.
Safety Education: Promoting a culture of safety through education, training, and awareness initiatives.

The role involves direct interaction with staff, including manual vital signs, medication reviews, injections, and other clinical services that contribute to a healthy workforce.

If you're passionate about promoting the health and safety of others, and are looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact, consider applying to join the team at VCU Tappahannock Hospital.

Essential Job Functions

Employee Health Related duties:

• Provides employee health screenings and services in the region served so that the employees’ health status is effectively monitored and maintained.
• Performs Post offer assessments to include: Drug screening; color blind testing; vision testing; Mask Fit testing/PAPRS; Vaccination review and updated as needed for new hire and/or transfers; TB Screening process;
• Performs annual required vaccinations and TB testing
• Accurately documents all findings in electronic health record within 3 working days and no longer than 5 working days.
• Maintains CMS/DNV and OSHA requirements of documentation and clinic environment at all times.
• Works with Leave Management to incorporate as needed any return to work (RTW) clinical review

Workers Compensation/Case Management

• Works with the worker’s comp TPA claims representatives.
• Liaison for the organization regarding WC Claims.
• Acts upon recommendations and provides guidance to leaders regarding best practices in preventing and managing injuries/exposures and claims.
• Works closely with managers to ensure lost and restricted duty days are held to a minimum level.
• Identifies trends, investigates, and makes recommendations to reduce hazards to ensure safe patient care and working environment.
• Facilitates/oversees the return-to-work process ensuring HRBPs/ Leave Management and leaders are involved in appropriate communication.
• Provides Fit for Duty processing as needed.
• Reviews trends, makes recommendations to appropriate teams.
• Assists with preparation of the monthly illness/ injury reports.

Safety Management/Knowledge Basics

• Responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe environment for patients and co-workers by maintaining familiarity with OSHA and other regulatory bodies, organizational skills, ability to critically think, communicate both verbally and written.
• Follows all infection control policies and procedures.
• Timely reporting of any exposure, testing and monitoring of employees and outcomes, reporting to appropriate committees as needed.
• Provides team member education as needed. This includes education to include but limited to vaccination requirements, immunizations, exposures, worker's compensation, proper use of PPE, violence mitigation and response and how this all relates to team member safety.

Professionalism/Relationship/Building/Teamwork

• Provides excellent customer service to all employees.
• Champions the concepts of Team Member wellness and supports activities to support a physically and psychologically safe environment.
• Collaborates with Leadership, HR professionals and others to integrate Team member Wellness and team member activities to support a work environment conducive to engaged and safe team members .
• Collaborates with healthcare providers, Human Resources and managers for timely and safe return to work agreements by meeting the employee’s abilities as described by the treating provider and in conjunction with their job description.
• Keeps updated on current regulatory changes and workers compensation law updates. Works closely with infection prevention department, assists in safety skills/fairs as needed.
• Works collaboratively with other EOH offices, providing input and assistance when offsite coverage is needed either in person or telephonically.

Employment Qualifications

Required Education: Associates Degree in Nursing

Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field (BSN)

Licensing/ Certification

Licensure/Certification Required: Valid Registered Nurse license in good standing in state of Virginia or compact state. CPR/BLS

Licensure/Certification Preferred: Certifications and/or registrations in functional area Diversity Equity and Inclusion certification preferred

Minimum Qualifications

Years and Type of Required Experience: Required: 5+ years of clinical experience

Preferred: Prior experience in leadership, infection control, occupational health and or teaching desirable. Knowledge of MS Office preferred. Working knowledge of OSHA, CMA and DNV requirements desired.

Working Conditions: Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. General office environment. May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse. Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. * May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. * May have periods of constant interruptions. Prolonged periods of working alone.

• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Crawling, Climbing, Balance, Bending

Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing

Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards

Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder, Reach above shoulder, Repetitive arm/hand movements, Finger Dexterity, Color Vision, Acuity - far, Acuity - near

Hazards: Depth perception, Use of Latex Gloves, Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents, Exposure to dust/fumes

Mental/Sensory - Emotional

Mental / Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking

Emotional: Steady Pace, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Frequent and Intense Customer Interactions, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.

We are a strong, passionate organization of more than 13,000 who take pride in caring for every person who comes through our doors. We lift each other up so we can provide the very best and safest care to those who need us most.