RN-Assoc & Occ Health

UAB St. Vincent's•Birmingham, AL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Position Overview Department: Occupational Health Schedule: 4 - 9 hour shifts; 6:30am - 4:00pm Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's East Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more What You Will Do Provides treatment for job related injuries and illnesses. Conducts pre-employment health screenings and immunization clinics. Ensures compliance with applicable workplace safety laws and regulations. May also conduct safety training programs. Provides employee counseling and referrals for occupational injuries and illnesses as well as other health-related matters. Documents the nursing process in care management, evaluates care effectiveness, and documents all aspects of assessment and care management. Conducts health screening and surveillance activities including occupational and environmental health histories and health assessments. Assesses and identifies occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses. Assesses essential functions of job to facilitate hiring, proper placement, fitness for duty, reasonable accommodation, and return to work. Implements occupational and environmental health and safety education and training which incorporate knowledge of current laws and regulations governing worker, worksite and community health and safety. Collaborates with other disciplines in regards to education and training programs. Collaborates with other professionals to identify potential exposures in the work environment through periodic worksite walk through, focused inspections, records review, job hazard analysis, and incident investigations. Maintains and safeguards overall recordkeeping system and associate case management records in keeping with established codes of ethics and legal or regulatory requirements to assure confidentiality of candidates for case management, early intervention, or with gaps in the service continuum. Implements effective return to work and modified duty programs. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates health promotion and disease prevention and control strategies and programs by providing programs and services that increase awareness of health issues and choices. Identifies resources that describe relevant research findings and applies them to practice. Assists in coordinating the provision of occupational health services and programs through participation in the formulation of goals, plans, and decisions related to programs and services, and development of the budget for the program or service. What You Will Need Required Credential(s): Basic Life Support obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) course completion card from the American Health Association is required prior to hire or job transfer date.Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Active state Registered Nurse (RN) licensePreferred Credential(s):Occupational Health. Nurse or Certified Occupational Health Nurse Specialist (COHN/COHN-S) from the American Board for Occupational Health Nurses is preferred. Education : Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred. Work Experience: 1 year of experience required. About UAB St. Vincent’s UAB St. Vincent’s, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name. We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees. As one of Alabama’s best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.

Requirements

Basic Life Support obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) course completion card from the American Health Association is required prior to hire or job transfer date.
Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Active state Registered Nurse (RN) license
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
1 year of experience required.

Nice To Haves

Occupational Health. Nurse or Certified Occupational Health Nurse Specialist (COHN/COHN-S) from the American Board for Occupational Health Nurses is preferred.
Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides treatment for job related injuries and illnesses.
Conducts pre-employment health screenings and immunization clinics.
Ensures compliance with applicable workplace safety laws and regulations. May also conduct safety training programs.
Provides employee counseling and referrals for occupational injuries and illnesses as well as other health-related matters.
Documents the nursing process in care management, evaluates care effectiveness, and documents all aspects of assessment and care management.
Conducts health screening and surveillance activities including occupational and environmental health histories and health assessments.
Assesses and identifies occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
Assesses essential functions of job to facilitate hiring, proper placement, fitness for duty, reasonable accommodation, and return to work.
Implements occupational and environmental health and safety education and training which incorporate knowledge of current laws and regulations governing worker, worksite and community health and safety. Collaborates with other disciplines in regards to education and training programs.
Collaborates with other professionals to identify potential exposures in the work environment through periodic worksite walk through, focused inspections, records review, job hazard analysis, and incident investigations.
Maintains and safeguards overall recordkeeping system and associate case management records in keeping with established codes of ethics and legal or regulatory requirements to assure confidentiality of candidates for case management, early intervention, or with gaps in the service continuum. Implements effective return to work and modified duty programs.
Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates health promotion and disease prevention and control strategies and programs by providing programs and services that increase awareness of health issues and choices.
Identifies resources that describe relevant research findings and applies them to practice.
Assists in coordinating the provision of occupational health services and programs through participation in the formulation of goals, plans, and decisions related to programs and services, and development of the budget for the program or service.