Registered Nurse - Employee Health - BIDMC Boston 40 hrs. Full-Time M-F Days

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Boston, MA

32d•$35 - $73•Onsite

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Under the supervision of the Employee Health Director, the Registered Nurse – Employee Health provides occupational health care services to employees, according to established Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) policies and procedures. Job Description: Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to: 1. Conducts initial post-offer/pre-placement physical assessment, including review of immunization status, and provides required testing or immunizations as needed. 2. Follows up on any unusual findings with appropriate education, counseling, referrals, or work restrictions. 3. Promotes the health and safety of employees through health promotion and education. 4. Evaluates condition and/or documentation of employee back-to-work clearance after illness or injury and approves return or recommends further medical evaluation or extension of leave as medical provider or circumstances require. 5. Works with the employee’s supervisor to ensure that the employee needing work restrictions or limited duty is able to safely return to work, if possible. 6. Assists in immunization and Tuberculosis testing programs per BILH Infection Control Policy, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Center for Disease Control guidelines, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations. 7. Assists the Manager of Employee Health and Infection Control Specialist in follow-up of employee exposures to blood-borne pathogens, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases per BILH Infection Control Policy, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Center for Disease Control guidelines, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations. 8. Maintains accurate and current employee health-related records and daily treatment log, as required by BILH, Federal, and State regulations. 9. Assists the Manager of Employee Health Services and the Infection Control Specialist in the development and revision of guidelines, policies, and procedures related to the Employee Health Service. 10. Assists the Manager of Employee Health with the workers' compensation program, has knowledge of BILH policy regarding the program. 11. In the absence of a manager, files appropriate claims reports and works as liaison with physician and insurance carrier to provide for appropriate care and return to work of injured employee. 12. Assumes responsibility for professional development and continuing education to maintain knowledge of current trends and regulations in Employee Health and Occupational Health Nursing. 13. Collaborates with employees, supervisors, other health care providers, and professionals in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care and occupational health services.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
A Massachusetts Registered Nurse license is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
At least three (3) years of work experience as a medical or surgical staff nurse.

Nice To Haves

Certification as an Occupational Health Nurse is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts initial post-offer/pre-placement physical assessment, including review of immunization status, and provides required testing or immunizations as needed.
Follows up on any unusual findings with appropriate education, counseling, referrals, or work restrictions.
Promotes the health and safety of employees through health promotion and education.
Evaluates condition and/or documentation of employee back-to-work clearance after illness or injury and approves return or recommends further medical evaluation or extension of leave as medical provider or circumstances require.
Works with the employee’s supervisor to ensure that the employee needing work restrictions or limited duty is able to safely return to work, if possible.
Assists in immunization and Tuberculosis testing programs per BILH Infection Control Policy, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Center for Disease Control guidelines, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations.
Assists the Manager of Employee Health and Infection Control Specialist in follow-up of employee exposures to blood-borne pathogens, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases per BILH Infection Control Policy, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Center for Disease Control guidelines, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations.
Maintains accurate and current employee health-related records and daily treatment log, as required by BILH, Federal, and State regulations.
Assists the Manager of Employee Health Services and the Infection Control Specialist in the development and revision of guidelines, policies, and procedures related to the Employee Health Service.
Assists the Manager of Employee Health with the workers' compensation program, has knowledge of BILH policy regarding the program.
In the absence of a manager, files appropriate claims reports and works as liaison with physician and insurance carrier to provide for appropriate care and return to work of injured employee.
Assumes responsibility for professional development and continuing education to maintain knowledge of current trends and regulations in Employee Health and Occupational Health Nursing.
Collaborates with employees, supervisors, other health care providers, and professionals in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care and occupational health services.