Occupational Health Registered Nurse

Northwell•New York, NY

3d•$91,400 - $158,100

About The Position

Provides nursing services to ill or injured employees. Conducts health assessments, including employment and periodic medical assessments and assessments of workers exposed to specific health hazards. Supports employee health and wellness and enhances employee health and performance through case management, health coaching, worksite-based health surveillance, and health and safety education.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years of job entry and obtain a BSN degree within five years of job entry.
Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
Specialized certifications as needed.
Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) certification required within two years of job entry.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs a plan of care for patients using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Assesses the work environment for potential health and safety problems and conducts assessments and inspections in conjunction with regulations, including display screen equipment (DSE), personal protective equipment (PPE), and control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH).
Designs, develops, and delivers initiatives, policies, and procedures for health education and promotion and accident and disease prevention.
Delivers health and safety training, provides first aid and medical treatment, and communicates safety concerns to appropriate managers.
Maintains employee health records and prepares accident reports; conducts accident investigations and investigates causes of common injuries.
Provides pre-employment medical assessments, including hearing and vision screening, and offers health and fitness advice.
Maintains first-aid kits, pharmaceutical supplies, and vaccination supplies; orders new supplies and destroys expired items as necessary.
Supports early return to work and restoration of employee health through work-related and non-work-related case management; contacts doctors and hospitals as necessary to arrange further treatment.
Monitors employee exposure to hazardous chemicals or harmful biological agents.
Keeps up to date with legal and professional changes related to occupational health and safety and ensures the organization meets legislative requirements.
Performs related duties as required.