RN - Employee Health (Per Diem, Days)

Enloe Health • Chico, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Employee Health Nurse is a registered nurse who performs the functions of the Employee Health Program. They promote wellness and fitness among employees, works with the Workers’ Compensation Specialist when RN expertise is needed for the management of work-related injuries, referrals, and the return to work program. They collaborate with the Safe Patient Handling Coordinator and the Director to create an environment of optimal safety outcomes by implementation and continuance of the Eliminating Injuries Through Education (ELITE) Program. This position is responsible for ensuring employees and volunteers are free from infectious disease and the medical center is in compliance with Title 22, OSHA, and The Joint Commission employee health requirements. They ensure employee health records are maintained accurately and confidentially. They work with the Infection Preventionist for ensuring that the appropriate medical follow up is completed timely when an exposure occurs to staff or pre-hospital personnel. They work collaboratively with Infection Prevention, Human Resources, Department Managers, and Medical Staff to further the mission of Enloe Medical Center.

Requirements

• Current licensure by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Current CPR recognition.
• Three years of nursing experience.

Nice To Haves

• Formal training in occupational/employee health
• One-year public or industrial health nurse experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related science field
• Certification in occupational/employee health
• COHN certification (Certified Occupational Health Nurse)
• Membership in occupational/employee health professional organization

Responsibilities

• Promote wellness and fitness among employees.
• Work with the Workers’ Compensation Specialist for management of work-related injuries, referrals, and the return to work program.
• Collaborate with the Safe Patient Handling Coordinator and the Director to create an environment of optimal safety outcomes by implementation and continuance of the Eliminating Injuries Through Education (ELITE) Program.
• Ensure employees and volunteers are free from infectious disease.
• Ensure the medical center is in compliance with Title 22, OSHA, and The Joint Commission employee health requirements.
• Maintain employee health records accurately and confidentially.
• Work with the Infection Preventionist for ensuring that the appropriate medical follow up is completed timely when an exposure occurs to staff or pre-hospital personnel.
• Work collaboratively with Infection Prevention, Human Resources, Department Managers, and Medical Staff to further the mission of Enloe Medical Center.

Benefits

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance

What This Job Offers

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