Occupational Health Nurse- Sheriff

County of Riverside•Riverside, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The County of Riverside’s Human Resources Department has an opportunity for an Occupational Health Nurse - Sheriff assigned to the Occupational Health and Wellness Division in Riverside. This position plays a vital role in supporting the health, safety, and readiness of Sheriff’s Department employees through comprehensive occupational health services and clinical case management. The Occupational Health Nurse will manage a variety of occupational health cases, including bloodborne pathogen exposures, lead surveillance and monitoring, psychological appeals, and pre-employment medical clearance reviews. Responsibilities also include conducting and documenting pre-employment and periodic health assessments such as vital signs, laboratory specimen collection and processing, pulmonary function testing (PFT), audiometric testing, and electrocardiograms (EKGs). In addition, the incumbent will support recruitment initiatives by providing professional health-related screening services while maintaining accurate and confidential medical records in compliance with regulatory and departmental standards. The position requires close collaboration with physicians, psychologists, and administrative staff to ensure timely case resolution and employee readiness.

Requirements

Two years of occupational health or industrial nursing experience.
Must possess and maintain a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
Possession of a valid Red Cross or American Heart Association CPR Instructor's Certificate.
Principles and practices of occupational health nursing and programs; current methods and techniques of occupational health nursing; state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines regarding the health and safety of California workers; procedures used in testing, identifying, controlling, and eliminating job related health hazards; methods and techniques of first aid and CPR; causes, means of transportation, and transmission of diseases; principles of health education; methods of public relations; and current health related business practices.
Independently conduct the nursing components of the occupational health program; conduct, order and evaluate test results and formulate recommendations; identify abnormal health conditions; instruct and educate individuals and groups; interpret laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines; produce and maintain clear and concise medical records; keep accurate account of work activities; work effectively with program staff, employees, and management.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in occupational health or industrial nursing may substitute for one year of the required experience.

Responsibilities

Administers Tuberculosis screening and interprets results; monitors employees with increased risk for exposure to Tuberculosis (e.g., detention staff); ensures new employees have a valid, negative TB test result upon hire; gives/reads a second TB test on previous non-reactors within the first two weeks of employment; ensures proper follow-up for positive or questionable TB results; assists with TB contact investigations.
Ensures that all staff covered by the Blood Borne Pathogen Standard has either been offered the Hepatitis B vaccination or has signed a declination; ensures that staff has been given the opportunity to have their lab work tested to determine immunity to Hepatitis B.
Performs respirator fit testing (N95 and other types of respirators) for all affected employees.
Establishes and maintains complete medical files on all employees to include data such as dates and results of TB screening, Hepatitis B vaccinations, lab work and/or respirator fit test records, etc.
Performs initial and periodic education and training of employees as required by the California Occupational Safety and Health Agency (CAL OSHA) on topics such as Airborne Pathogens, Blood Borne Pathogens, Respirator Training, and Infectious Disease orientation and updates for employees working in the field and in detention facilities.
Draws blood from employees; labels, packages, sends specimens to the laboratory, and records and monitors lab results as a part of health maintenance checks; interprets and identifies abnormal laboratory results and suggests a course of action to the physician; identifies, educates, instructs, and counsels employees on the use of protective equipment for pre-determined work-related hazards.
Collaborates with other occupational health disciplines in interpreting Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA) and California Occupational Safety and Health Agency (CAL OSHA) regulations and identifies legislative impact on employee health and program practices.
Acts as liaison between Occupational Health and the Sheriff's department; advises on occupational health policies and procedures; provides health information and educational programs to employees in groups and/or individually; provides individual counseling services for employees and refers to appropriate sources as needed; conducts follow-up on any medical or psychological issues during the post offer physical such as psychological appeals and requested medical information.
Works with professional organizations and community agencies to promote occupational health nursing activities and increase the effectiveness of employee health programs; participates in meetings, committees, and conferences.