RN-Employee Health

Ochsner Health•Meridian, MS

About The Position

This registered nurse role promotes employee health and safety by facilitating an employee health program focused on disease detection, prevention, and treatment. The nurse delivers care using the nursing process and follows the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses, and Standards of Nursing Practice. The role follows up on employee illnesses and injuries, assists licensed and ancillary team members, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate the plan of care. The position requires professional and technical knowledge, compliance with applicable laws and standards, and the ability to travel throughout and between facilities. The job description outlines general responsibilities and may be amended or supplemented at the employer’s discretion. The role has occupational exposure risks in a healthcare setting, including potential exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous medications or waste.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
At least 3 years of clinical, occupational health, and/or employee health experience.
Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Proficiency with computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels.
Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Occupational Health certification.

Responsibilities

Gather and integrate patient data to assist in developing and implementing individualized plans of care.
Delegate and assign appropriate nursing interventions to licensed and unlicensed team members within their scope of practice.
Administer indicated and prescribed therapies using appropriate reference materials.
Evaluate progress toward expected outcomes throughout the continuum of care and collaborate on revising plans of care as indicated.
Promote employee health and safety based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the population served.
Communicate critical information to team members, patients, and families.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge and certifications through continuing education and personal development.
Coordinate the monthly tuberculosis screening program.
Adapt behavior and communication to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, explaining services or procedures, and requesting permissions.
Follow up on employee illnesses and injuries.
Assist licensed and ancillary team members with assigned responsibilities.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance.
Perform other related duties as required.