Employee Health Registered Nurse - PRN, Days

Texas Health Resources•Frisco, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Employee Health Registered Nurse coordinates components of the Employee Health Program at Texas Health Frisco. The role reviews work releases and health questionnaires, coordinates tuberculosis skin testing for new hires, current employees, and volunteers, performs physical nursing assessments, administers immunizations, and conducts periodic employee evaluations. The nurse evaluates assessment and test results to determine fitness for duty or the need for referral to a healthcare provider. The nurse also provides care to workers injured or exposed on duty, which may include ordering laboratory tests or X-rays, collecting drug screens and follow-up information, counseling workers on prevention, and forwarding information to Human Resources for workers’ compensation claim processing. The nurse recommends new or revised practices and procedures based on accepted evidence-based strategies and practices within the regulations of the Texas Nurse Practice Act. This PRN position is based at Texas Health Frisco and is scheduled two days per week, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The department describes its environment as collaborative, with supportive leadership, a flexible schedule, and opportunities to participate in community events and hospital committees.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited nursing program.
Three years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
Practice within the regulations of the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Three years of experience in MedSurg, Emergency Services, or Occupational Health preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate components of the Employee Health Program.
Review work releases and coordinate tuberculosis skin testing for new hires, current employees, and volunteers.
Administer periodic evaluations for employees.
Recommend new or revised practices or procedures based on currently accepted, evidence-based strategies.
Administer immunizations.
Provide care to workers injured or exposed on duty, including ordering laboratory tests and/or X-rays, collecting drug screens and follow-up information, referring workers to healthcare providers when necessary, counseling workers regarding prevention, and forwarding information to Human Resources for workers’ compensation claim processing.
Review health questionnaires; perform physical nursing assessments; administer tuberculosis skin tests or order X-rays; obtain laboratory specimens based on health-history results; collect drug screens; and assess results to determine fitness for duty or need for referral to a healthcare provider.
Practice within the regulations of the Texas Nurse Practice Act and serve as a role model, interdisciplinary collaborator, and coordinator for quality patient care.