Employee Health Registered Nurse

Riverview Regional Medical Center•Gadsden, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Employee Health Nurse, sometimes referred to as an Occupation Health Nurse or Employee Health Registered Nurse. As an Employee Health Nurse, you may hold the title of Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN), Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA). An Employee Health Nurse in our hospital focuses on the hospital’s employees instead of patients. Employee Health Nurses help keep the workforce safe, healthy, cleared for duty, and compliant with all hospital/regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA).
Minimum three (3) years of experience in acute care nursing required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in employee health, infection control or occupational health strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-employment health screenings, TB tests, titers, immunization reviews, fit testing, and baseline assessments
Manage employee immunizations (flu shots, Hep B, COVID, etc.)
Handle employee exposures (bloodborne pathogens, needle sticks, pathogens, airborne illnesses) and guide them through proper follow-up
Monitor employee work injuries and support workers’ comp processes
Maintain employee health records and ensure compliance with OSHA, CDC, Joint Commission, and hospital standards
Track annual required health surveillance — like annual TB, flu compliance, respirator fit tests
Support Return-to-Work clearances (post illness, injury, surgery, or leave)
Promote wellness, safety education, and injury prevention in the workplace