Registered Nurse, Occupational Health

Overview The Occupational Health Practitioner is responsible for the coordination and implementation of the Employee Health Program and, as such, is responsible for employee and facility compliance and adherence to local, state and federal regulations. Responsibilities Coordinate and implement the employee health program to provide a safe and healthy environment for stakeholders and ensure facility compliance with rules and regulations. Provide clinical services to employees. Implement program goals and policies that have been established for employee health. Annually review goals and policies relevant to employee health, including policies for individual departments. Plan for and participate in clinics, health fairs, wellness committee and wellness events. Perform health assessments of all new hires, including lab testing for titers and tuberculosis screening. Provide vaccinations for MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Influenza, Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis. Provide vision and color testing screening as needed. Assess appropriateness and eligibility for respiratory fit‑testing. Provide annual tuberculosis screening for all healthcare providers. Provide annual fit testing or Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) training for clinical staff and annual employee health screenings. Perform ergonomic assessments for employees to minimize job‑related injuries and provide recommendations for ergonomic equipment; educate on proper use of equipment. Manage the employee injury program and Workers’ Compensation benefits, prevent loss to the company, and return injured workers to full job status as soon as possible. Work with the Workers’ Compensation provider to minimize loss time and cost of injury through investigation of accidents and follow up on all injured employees during recovery to assure compliance with restrictions. Prepare reports for and attend Infection Control, Safety and Environment of Care Committee meetings; provide guidance and act as a facility resource on all aspects of employee health and wellness. Prepare and maintain employee medical records, OSHA reports and vaccination reports for employees. Submit annual OSHA 300 report to the federal electronic repository and comply with the Industrial Commission of Arizona and Department of Labor. Participate in OSHA investigations and surveys. Prepare annual Influenza vaccination data report per NHSN guidelines and post annual OSHA data report by February1st. Work schedule: Monday‑Friday, 8:00a.m.–4:30p.m. Qualifications 3–5 years’ experience in employee health and/or infection control (preferred). Active state RN license. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association. BSN degree preferred. Benefits City of Hope offers comprehensive benefits to employees. Equal Opportunity City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr MRM Midwestern Regional Medical Center