OSHA Nurse - (RN)

Community Health Connections•Fitchburg, MA

23h•$72,800 - $91,400•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for managing the infection control program, overseeing employee health initiatives, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations within a healthcare setting. The nurse will conduct surveillance, analyze data, develop policies, and provide education to employees. Key responsibilities include managing bloodborne pathogen exposures, maintaining employee health records, coordinating pre-employment processes and vaccinations, performing TB assessments, and organizing annual influenza vaccination clinics. Additionally, the role involves conducting annual FIT/N95 testing, performing EOC rounds, and managing employee injuries, acting as a point of contact for these issues and reporting to the Safety Committee.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in healthcare required.
Current nursing license (RN)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (BSN) preferred.
CIC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Notifying the County and/or State Health Department of any reportable diseases, adhering to all county and State procedures.
Management of potential bloodborne pathogen exposures.
Overseeing the infection control program which includes surveillance; analysis of data; developing reports, policies and procedures along with prevention and control strategies.
Participating in infection prevention and control education and MassLeague Forum meetings.
Performing education to employees during orientation and as needed thereafter.
Maintaining complete and accurate employee health records.
Ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements for reporting for employee health.
Participating as an integral team member, collaborating with various departments and colleagues, including Safety Officer, Human Resources, Compliance, Nursing Officer and others as needed to advocate for employee health and safety.
Coordinating the development and implementation of all employee health initiatives and programs.
Coordinating with Human Resources pre-employment and onboarding processes for employees.
Ordering, result monitoring, and vaccination verification for pre-employment testing.
Performing TB assessment upon hire and coordinating with new employees to complete TB acknowledgement form.
Coordinating annual Influenza vaccinations clinics for employees.
Providing needed employee health information for re-credentialing.
Providing guidance for employees on health related issues as needed.
Responsible for annual FIT/N95 testing.
Performing education to employees during orientation as required to be following OSHA directives.
Performing annual Environment of Care (EOC) rounds.
Performing annual sharps assessment in conjunction with clinical leaders, maintaining documentation.
Performing other duties as assigned or requested.
Promoting the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
Serving as the point of contact for employee injuries.
Participation and reports presented to Safety Committee.