Employee Health RN

Prime Healthcare • Gadsden, AL

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Employee Health Registered Nurse, also referred to as an Occupational Health Nurse, focuses on hospital employees rather than patients. The role helps keep the workforce safe, healthy, cleared for duty, and compliant with hospital and regulatory requirements. The position is per diem, with day shifts and 8-hour options: 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, Alabama.

Requirements

• Must be a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA).
• At least three years of acute care nursing experience is required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-employment health screenings, TB tests, titers, immunization reviews, fit testing, and baseline assessments.
• Manage employee immunizations, including flu, Hepatitis B, and COVID vaccinations.
• Handle employee exposures, including bloodborne pathogens, needlesticks, and airborne illnesses, and guide employees through appropriate follow-up.
• Monitor employee work injuries and support workers’ compensation processes.
• Maintain employee health records and ensure compliance with OSHA, CDC, Joint Commission, and hospital standards.
• Track annual required health surveillance, including annual TB testing, flu compliance, and respirator fit tests.
• Support return-to-work clearances after illness, injury, surgery, or leave.
• Promote workplace wellness, safety education, and injury prevention.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed