Occupational Health Nurse

Staff Nurse responsible for providing clinical services through co-worker health/wellness programs. Provides a variety of occupational health services to ensure co-workers are functioning in optimal physical condition and are physically suited for their position. Provides Worker's Compensation assessments for co-workers injured on the job. Education Associate Degree in Nursing - Required Experience 2-3 Years Staff Nurse - Required 1-2 Years Occupational Health - Preferred Additional Experience Information - Population Management, Public Health or related fields preferred. License & Certification Professional License with State of Practice - Required Certified Occupational Health Nurse (Specialist) - Preferred Core Job Functions Co-workers are evaluated annually per department policy to assess their health. Follow up and referrals are conducted as appropriate per policy. Vaccination programs, Drug Free workplace, TB Surveillance, Respirator fit testing, Post Exposure treatment and other testing are administered as needed. Provides worksite evaluations, ergonomics and Job Placement reviews as needed. Oversees the testing conducted by PCT staff, confirms all non-negative drug screens In collaboration with the sponsoring physician, establishes protocols and clinical guidelines. Administers programs as assigned. Maintains documentation and reports trends. #J-18808-Ljbffr St. Joseph's/Candler