Employee Health Nurse

Salinas Valley Health•Salinas, CA

23h

About The Position

The Employee Health Services (EHS) Nurse Clinician is a Registered Nurse who provides direct and indirect nursing care to Salinas Valley Health staff, with an emphasis on occupational and employee health. Working under the supervision of the Employee Health Services Director, the Nurse Clinician uses established protocols and current standards of care to address staff health needs and collaborates with Infection Prevention to control communicable diseases. The role promotes employee health and safety and requires the ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment. The nurse provides care for minor and acute injuries and illnesses, conducts health screenings and exposure follow-up, supports prevention and surveillance programs, and helps reduce work-related illness and injury. The position also includes employee counseling and referrals, ergonomic assessments, accurate and confidential documentation, cost-conscious practice, and participation in departmental goals. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required.
Current California RN license.
Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status according to American Heart Association standards.
Two years of Registered Nurse experience required.
Strong understanding of employee or occupational health regulations and practices, including ergonomics, workers’ compensation, safety, exposure management and follow-up, HIPAA, and CAL OSHA guidelines.
Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Strong understanding of Employee/Occupational Health regulations, including CAL OSHA guidelines preferred.
Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) preferred.
ACLS preferred.
One year of experience working in Employee/Occupational Health or a similar setting preferred.
Experience with electronic health records, Excel, and other software preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, competent, and efficient nursing care for minor and acute injuries and illnesses using department protocols and medical directives.
Perform complete pre-employment and annual health screenings.
Assist in monitoring work-related employee illness and injury trends and help assess, develop, and implement prevention strategies and return-to-work processes.
Perform bloodborne pathogen exposure assessment, treatment, and follow-up.
Participate in preventive screening and surveillance programs, including TB screenings and appropriate immunizations.
Administer and document immunizations and TB skin tests for employees according to protocol.
Conduct communicable disease exposure follow-up, documentation, and referrals as appropriate.
Identify and refer employees with personal health needs to an appropriate medical practitioner or personal physician when appropriate.
Counsel employees on physical and mental health issues and guide them toward community resources or employee assistance programs.
Demonstrate cost control in practice activities.
Document employee visits thoroughly and accurately in the Employee Health EMR.
Maintain the confidentiality of patient information and medical records.
Advocate for employees in preventive health and safety measures.
Participate actively in achieving departmental goals.
Perform ergonomic assessments and provide documented recommendations on body mechanics and workstation setup.
Perform other duties as assigned.