Registered Nurse, Employee Health, Full Time, Day

The Valley Hospital • Paramus, NJ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

To provide occupational and environmental health nursing services to employees and prospective employees in a variety of age groups by performing varied occupational health services and functions in accordance with licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements. To respond effectively to new and changing working environments. To bear the primary responsibility and accountability for the occupational and environmental health nursing services that employees receive in the Employee Health Department.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with a Bachelors Degree in Nursing or graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with a Bachelors Degree in a healthcare related field.
• Evidence of continuing professional education.
• Five years experience as a medical/surgical nurse, a portion of which should be in the outpatient setting.
• Computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office software: Word, Excel, and Email.
• Current Occupational Health Nurse Certification or OHNC Certification within 2 years of hire into the position.
• CPR (BCLS) Certification with AED Certification.
• Venipuncture.
• Strong knowledge of the principles, practices, rules, requirements of Infection Control, Health & Wellness, Case Management, Medical Surveillance.
• Strong knowledge of the principles, practices, rules, requirements of the following within two years of employment: Occupational Health and Safety, federal, state and private agency workplace regulations to include OSHA, ADA, FMLA, STD/LTD, Drug and Alcohol testing, Respirator Fit testing, Employee Assistance Program, Travel Medicine, Disability Management, Workers Compensation and Fitness for Duty.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in occupational health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational and environmental health nursing services to employees and prospective employees.
• Perform varied occupational health services and functions in accordance with licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements.
• Respond effectively to new and changing working environments.
• Bear the primary responsibility and accountability for the occupational and environmental health nursing services provided in the Employee Health Department.
• Physically assist patients, requiring stretching, bending, lifting, sitting, kneeling, stooping, standing, walking, pushing and pulling.
• Maintain manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Perform work accurately and pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Function competently in stressful situations and changing work environments related to the changing needs of patients with acute, chronic, complex, and/or terminal disease processes.
• Work cooperatively within the health system and with multidisciplinary team members (i.e., MD’s, Rehab, Respiratory, DI, Laboratory, etc.).
• Utilize effective time management skills to set priorities, perform responsibilities, problem-solve, and deliver care.
• Travel to and work at various locations throughout the day.
• Be available to work flexible hours including all shifts/days.

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D (Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits (e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (varies)
• Wellness Time Off
• Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level