Temporary Registered Nurse Corporate Health
About The Position
St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations. St. John’s has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its’ commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals’ vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John’s dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care. St. John’s Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care. St. John’s Riverside Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
- Currently licensed and registered to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in Occupational Medicine or related occupational health setting and certification in urine drug testing and breathe alcohol testing and Hearing Conversation preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform all duties and responsibilities of a Registered Nurse following Occupational Medicine policies and procedures.
- Collaborates with Medical Director, Physician, and Clinical Nurse Manager in providing services to employees and clients.
- Maintain Health records of Occupational Medicine clients.
- Maintain record of all services delivered/rendered in order to establish that Occupational Medicine clients are physically able to work and are free of active communicable diseases.
- Maintains and focuses on infection control policies.
- Informs Director of any employee/medical staff/student problems exposures.
- Assists in testing of clients; such as audiometric, vision testing and in providing substance abuse testing.
- Performs fit testing for N95 masks on employee’s.
- Arranges immunization appointment and documents as per protocol.
- Maintains ongoing annual physical screening program for all employees; sends out notification letters to employees and follow-ups on appointments.
- Assesses and evaluates all clients referred to Occupational Medicine Service by a supervisor or Department Head for medical consultation.
- Assesses employees absent five days or more and takes appropriate action.
- Assists with the preparation of statistical reports and in keeping accurate data on employee incidents such as: treatment, referrals, work restriction, and return to work clearance.
- Other related duties as assigned.
