RN Employee Health - 32 hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health•Milford, MA

2d•$34 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (Employee Health) is responsible for providing professional nursing care through the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role supports the health and safety of Milford Regional employees by promoting physical and mental well-being and preventing illness and injury in the workplace.

Requirements

Registered Nurse
Current Massachusetts RN license
Current CPR certification
Minimum of 3 years of RN experience
Computer proficiency and strong interpersonal skills
Organizational and communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
Certification in Occupational Health Nursing
Experience in employee/occupational health
Background in community health, ambulatory care, critical care, or emergency nursing
Knowledge of case management, workers’ compensation, and related regulations

Responsibilities

Collaborates with management and environmental health staff to support employee health and safety objectives.
Maintains logs for OSHA, JCAHO, and other regulatory reviews.
Provides initial assessment and first aid for on-the-job injuries.
Coordinates care and follow-up for work-related health events.
Offers health counseling within nursing scope and follows up with employees and managers.
Conducts screenings per hospital policy, including immunization review and surveillance testing.
Ensures timely completion of physicals and clearance for new hires.
Implements health promotion strategies such as flu campaigns and TB screening.
Plans and supports injury prevention initiatives.
Differentiates between occupational and non-occupational cases.
Coordinates with workers’ compensation carriers and internal stakeholders.
Acts as liaison among hospital departments, insurance, and providers.
Contributes to policy and protocol development.
Maintains confidentiality of employee health records and communications.
Evaluates services provided to employees and collaborates with providers.
Maintains OSHA and needle stick logs and reports data at meetings.
Documents all care and outcomes in employee health records.
Attends relevant conferences and seminars.
Networks with peers and maintains CEUs.
Shares knowledge with colleagues.
Applies knowledge of growth and development stages to patient care.
Demonstrates age-appropriate communication and support.