RN - Occupational Health - SSO Employee Health Service - USA Health Shared Services

USA Health•Mobile, AL

About The Position

USA Health is seeking an RN - Occupational Health for its Shared Services Employee Health Service. The role plans, implements, and evaluates a hospital-wide employee health program and provides care and support related to employee illness, occupational exposures, screenings, respiratory protection, workplace safety, and health promotion. The nurse collaborates with Infection Prevention and Control, maintains employee medical records and health data, and participates in performance improvement, emergency preparedness, and approved research activities. The position requires regular attendance, adherence to hospital policies and safety standards, and the ability to work assigned schedules and overtime as required.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing meeting Alabama state minimum standards.
At least 3 years of professional nursing experience.
RN licensure in Alabama or a compact-state license in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact for Alabama.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Office 365.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work the assigned schedule and overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Experience as an Employee Health Nurse or Occupational Health Nurse.
Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN).
A comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the stated requirements.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, and evaluate an ongoing hospital-wide employee health program and participate in related committees.
Provide immediate evaluation, triage, and management of employee illnesses and occupational exposures, including bloodborne pathogen exposures, body-fluid splashes, tuberculosis, and communicable diseases.
Conduct exposure risk assessments and initiate appropriate laboratory testing according to exposure type and current guidelines.
Coordinate and perform health and drug screenings for current employees.
Perform for-cause urinary drug screenings in accordance with organizational policy, regulatory standards, and chain-of-custody procedures.
Lead and maintain the facility Respiratory Protection Program, including annual fit testing, respirator selection, and employee education.
Evaluate employee health data and provide follow-up as needed.
Administer medications by all routes, including controlled substances and immunizations.
Investigate and evaluate employee illness and exposures and coordinate required follow-ups.
Identify workplace health and safety issues and take appropriate action.
Develop, update, and enforce Employee Health Onboarding and Occupational Health policies and procedures.
Evaluate, plan, and implement employee-occupational education to promote a safe workplace.
Review and analyze data for trends and patterns and recommend improvements based on data and observations.
Provide departmental feedback.
Participate in approved research studies and projects when applicable.
Maintain a database using a PC, Microsoft programs, an Occupational Health EMR system, and portals.
Participate in the USA Health System Performance Improvement Program and present data to groups to identify potential Occupational Health improvements.
Maintain accurate and complete medical records.
Collaborate with Infection Prevention and Control on exposure investigations, contact tracing, work restrictions, and return-to-work guidance.
Participate in emergency preparedness and disaster response, supporting employee health needs and exposure management.
Evaluate employee needs and coordinate and implement health promotion activities.
Use the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
Adhere to hospital policies and procedures, infection control standards, and safety standards.
Communicate effectively and professionally with employees, leadership, and interdisciplinary teams, demonstrating strong customer service.
Maintain regular and prompt attendance, work assigned schedules and overtime as required, complete mandatory department, educational, and hospital requirements, and perform related duties as assigned.