RN, Employee & Occupational Health | PRN

UF Health • The Villages, FL

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About The Position

The Employee Health Specialist assesses, plans, and coordinates care for injured or ill employees using the nursing process. The role serves as a liaison to internal customers and coordinates with the third-party administrator for the organization’s self-funded Workers’ Compensation program. It oversees exposure control and employee immunization programs, provides education, counseling, and case management services, and maintains a service-oriented approach in interactions with employees, leadership, and external partners. The position also participates in continuous performance improvement and the corporate compliance program, and supervises Employee Health staff as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN).
• Active license to practice nursing in the State of Florida.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience.
• Demonstrated competency in the nursing process and nursing techniques.
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and make sound decisions under conditions of ambiguity.
• Strong decision-making and critical-thinking skills.
• Proactive approach to professional development and job-related training.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of care.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) certification.
• More than four years of Occupational Health (OH) experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan care and treatment for injured or ill employees using the nursing process.
• Serve as a liaison to customers and coordinate care with the third-party administrator for the self-funded Workers’ Compensation program.
• Oversee the Exposure Control Plan and employee immunization programs.
• Provide education, counseling, and case management services to employees.
• Demonstrate a service-oriented approach in interactions with employees, leadership, and external partners.
• Participate in continuous performance improvement activities and support the corporate compliance program.
• Supervise Employee Health Nurses, Employee Health Associates, and other staff as indicated.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree