EMPLOYEE HEALTH NURSE

Responsibilities Doctors Hospital of Laredo, in Laredo, TX, is a 183-bed acute care facility that offers a range of medical services. You'll find pride in the care we provide and a commitment to serving Laredo's growing healthcare needs. The Employee Health/Infection Prevention Nurse plans, organizes, and provides employee health services to all employees, students, and volunteers as necessary. They serve as a resource person to any hospital employee or department, assist in assessing, planning, directing, and evaluating annual requirements for employees to be in compliance with OSHA, CMS, and JCAHO. The nurse works to ensure the health and wellness of employees, provides essential medical services in the workplace, and operates a wellness education program. The role collaborates with Human Resources, Safety, and Security departments on important matters including workman's compensation, workplace ergonomics, and absence/leave accommodation management. Their expertise and guidance are crucial in ensuring the well‑being of employees and maintaining a safe work environment. Benefits Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive compensation and paid time off Excellent benefits packages 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan Tuition reimbursement Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations HealthStream online learning catalogue with free CEU courses Qualifications Current Texas RN license required Current BLS required Previous hospital experience required Working knowledge of OSHA, CMS, and JCAHO preferred Computer skills including typing and proficiency with Word and Excel EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity employers and openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. #J-18808-Ljbffr Universal Hospital Services Inc.