ON SITE Employee Health Nurse

Job Summary

The Employee Health Nurse develops implements and manages employee health programs to promote the health safety and wellbeing of all staff. This role includes administering health screenings immunizations and care for workrelated injuries as well as ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines. The Employee Health Nurse acts as a resource for healthrelated matters provides education and maintains detailed health records to support a safe and healthy workplace environment.

Essential Functions

• Administers preemployment health screenings required annual health testing and immunizations including fit testing and inoculations to meet regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Provides care for onduty workrelated injuries or exposures including testing followup care and documentation in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Acts as a resource for employees and leadership on healthrelated matters including physician reports workers compensation claims and workplace medical restrictions.
• Monitors and tracks compliance with regulatory health requirements including OSHA CDC guidelines and Joint Commission standards preparing reports and making necessary recommendations.
• Develops and delivers health education and illness prevention programs based on facility needs providing inservice training to staff as required.
• Maintains accurate and confidential employee health records ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and organizational policies.
• Participates in organizational committees including Employee Health/Safety Committee and Environment of Care contributing to the development and implementation of safety and health initiatives.
• Tracks and responds to outbreaks epidemics or public health emergencies coordinating response efforts and administering necessary vaccinations or treatments.
• Reviews and assesses trends in employee health data to identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend preventative strategies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 24 years of clinical nursing experience required
• 13 years of experience in employee health occupational health or workers compensation preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of occupational health principles including regulatory compliance infection control and workplace safety standards.
• Proficiency in administering immunizations conducting screenings and managing medical records.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with employees leadership and external stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and deliver health education and training programs.
• Organizational and analytical skills to track compliance identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Familiarity with OSHA CDC and Joint Commission guidelines as they relate to employee health.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN Registered Nurse State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
• BCLS Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA) American Red Cross (ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required
• COHN Certified Occupational Health Nurse preferred

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