Employee Health Nurse - Registered Nurse
About The Position
This position is responsible for developing and maintaining departmental policies and procedures for Employee Health. Key functions include conducting pre-employment medical examinations, annual employee health tests (including N95 mask fit testing), and providing care for on-duty work-related injuries and exposures. The role involves assessing employees returning to work after medical leave or accidents, acting as a liaison with the Emergency Department, and consulting with Human Resources on Workers Compensation issues. The nurse will monitor hospital-wide compliance with Employee Health policies, maintain documentation, and may provide in-service programs. Professional growth is encouraged through continuous learning and participation in educational activities.
Requirements
- Graduate of accredited school of Nursing.
- Current Registered Nurse’s license State of Missouri.
- Clinical experience as a staff nurse, public health nurse or the equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- BSN degree preferred.
- Management experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develops and maintains departmental policies and procedures.
- Conducts pre-employment medical examinations, including health history, physical exam, and required tests/x-rays.
- Conducts annual required tests for all employees, including N95 mask fit testing.
- Reports and cares for on-duty work-related injuries and needle puncture, scalpel, or similar wounds.
- Meets with employees returning to work after medical leave or lost time accident, examining paperwork for proper release.
- Provides first aid or acts as a liaison with the Emergency Department for first aid.
- Available for consultation with employees on basic health issues.
- Serves as a resource person to all departments on Employee Health issues.
- Works in consultation with Human Resources on Workers Compensation issues.
- Monitors Hospital wide compliance with Employee Health policies.
- May provide in-service programs when needed.
- Initiates and completes all required documentation and reports for the Employee Health Department.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
- Attends meetings as required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
