Registered Nurse, Employee Health - Full time

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Schedule Full-time, onsite position. Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Where You’ll Work: You will be based at Milton Hospital, supporting employees across the entire organization, from frontline staff and clinical teams to senior leaders. In this highly visible role, you will partner with departments throughout the hospital to promote employee health, safety, wellness, and regulatory compliance. What You’ll Do As the Employee Health Nurse, you will oversee employee health services and serve as a trusted resource for staff throughout their employment journey. You will coordinate new hire health clearances, manage immunization and vaccination programs, administer annual flu clinics, and ensure compliance with occupational health requirements. You will also support employees following workplace injuries, provide clinical consultation and education, and lead injury prevention initiatives that promote a safe and healthy work environment. Working closely with leaders and employees across all departments, you will help support the wellbeing of our workforce while ensuring regulatory and organizational standards are met. Why You’ll Love Working Here Build relationships across every department in the hospital. Play a key role in promoting employee health, safety, and wellness. Enjoy a consistent Monday through Friday schedule with no weekends. Combine clinical expertise, education, consultation, and prevention-focused work. Make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of the entire hospital community. Work in a collaborative community hospital that values teamwork, support, and professional growth. Job Description Conducts initial post-offer/pre-placement physical assessment, including review of immunization status, and provides required testing or immunizations as needed. Follows up on any unusual findings with appropriate education, counseling, referrals, or work restrictions. Promotes health and safety of employees through health promotion and education. Evaluates condition and/or documentation of employee back-to-work clearance after illness or injury and approves return or recommends further medical evaluation or extension of leave as medical provider or circumstances require. Works with employee’s supervisor to ensure that employee needing work restrictions or limited duty is able to safely return to work, if possible. Assists in immunization and Tuberculosis testing programs per BILH Infection Control Policy, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Center for Disease Control guidelines and Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations. Assists Manager of Employee Health and Infection Control Specialist in follow up of employee exposures to blood borne pathogens, tuberculosis and other infectious diseases per BILH Infection Control Policy, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Center for Disease Control guidelines and Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations. Maintains accurate and current employee health related records and daily treatment log, as required by BILH, Federal and State regulations. Assists Manager of Employee Health Services and Infection Control Specialist in development and revision of guidelines, policies and procedures related to the Employee Health Service. Assists Manager of Employee Health with workers' compensation program, has knowledge of BILH policy regarding program. In absence of manager, files appropriate claims reports and works as liaison with physician and insurance carrier to provide for appropriate care and return to work of injured employee. Assumes responsibility for professional development and continuing education to maintain knowledge of current trends and regulations in Employee Health and Occupational Health Nursing. Collaborates with employees, supervisors, other health care providers, and professionals in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care and occupational health services. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Diploma, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred. At least three years work experience as a medical or surgical staff nurse. Certified Occupational Health Nurse preferred. LICENSE, CERTIFICATION REQUIRED Massachusetts Registered Nurse license. Certification as an Occupational Health Nurse preferred. LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED Basic Life Support. OSHA EXPOSURE Job involves possible exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. Pay Range Pay Range: $33.33 - $69.30 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flut) as a condition of employment. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. #J-18808-Ljbffr Beth Israel Lahey Health