Occupational Health Registered Nurse

South Shore Health • Weymouth, MA

22h • $73,000 - $104,400 • Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Workers' Compensation RN coordinates and implements hospital-wide programs for the prevention and control of workplace associated illnesses and injuries for health system employees. South Shore Health is a not-for-profit, charitable health system offering primary and specialty care, hospital care, home health and community care, emergency and urgent care, and preventative and wellness services. We are the largest independent health system in Southeastern Massachusetts. South Shore Health brings together like-minded people who work “As One” toward a common goal of providing exceptional care the people of our region deserve. We unite top-caliber talent, technology, and service with the wishes and personal needs of patients and their families to develop individualized treatment plans.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing as validated through the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
• Registered Nurse – Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts)
• Thorough understanding of healthcare and is data driven and colleague focused.
• Vaccination and TB screening experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Acute Care RN experience preferred
• CIC or COHN certification (preferred)
• EXCEL experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Case Management, surveillance and reporting on workplace injuries and illnesses, including reporting to government agencies, contact tracing, vaccine administration, pre-placement assessments and collaborating with frontline staff and leaders to enhance protections for staff and patients
• Performs preplacement evaluations on new employees utilizing a high level of physical assessment skills.
• Plays an essential role in providing routine and emergency care to employees, recognizing urgent health situations and/or makes appropriate recommendations and/or health care referrals based on skilled assessment findings.
• HR Liaison to Recruitment
• Body Fluid Exposure Reporting
• Ability to triage care via SICKline
• Liaison to Infection Prevention, TPA and managers as needed to carry out the preceding duties

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees