Occupational Health Nurse New! Occupational Health | PRN | Phoenix Quick Apply! Occupational Health

This position promotes employee health through activities and functions of the Occupational Health Program including case management of Workers Compensation claims to assure employees health and physical capabilities prior to and during employment in accordance with all applicable standards, state and federal regulations and guidelines. Position Duties Medical Screenings: Performs pre-employment, annual , and, Fit for Duty health assessments on all employees, volunteers, and contracted staff to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable OSHA, JCAHO, DHS, and ADA requirements and guidelines, including drug-free workplace standards. Infection Control & Safety Management Education/Training: 1. Assists to develop, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of a variety of employee health and wellness, injury, infection, and exposure prevention education programs. 2. Works collaboratively with Infection Control, Safety, and Benefits to identify appropriate program materials and speakers. 3. Works collaboratively with Infection Control and Safety to investigate occupational health hazards to ensure development and implementation of appropriate preventative measures to reduce potential exposure. 4. Works collaboratively with Infection Control to plan, develop, and direct a comprehensive Occupational Health program to ensure timely notification and communication with employees and departments of required health screens, immunizations, and incidents of communicable disease exposure. Work Related Injury / Illness: Performs initial triage and follow up of all employee injuries/illness with referrals to appropriate contracted physicians or counseling facility for treatment in accordance with established protocols to ensure compliance with JCAHO, OSHA, DHS, and ADA guidelines. Case Management & Administrative Support: 1. Works collaboratively with department managers and appropriate health care providers, worker's compensation, and short-term disability programs to coordinate early return to work for light duty functions to ensure timely staff availability and placement in accordance with abilities and competence. 2. Documents and maintains current hard and softcopy employee health files and records in accordance with applicable regulations and confidentiality standards to ensure ongoing availability of information. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested. Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values Mission To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families Vision Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education. We realize this vision by: Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families Values We place children and families at the center of all we do We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable Position Qualifications Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed. Education Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Associates degree in nursing Required Yes No 2. Bachelors degree in Nursing Preferred Yes No Experience Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. One (1) year of technical training or additional skills training for licensure/certification to perform more advanced clinical skills. Required Yes No 2. Experience with Health & Safety program administration Preferred Yes No 3. One (1) year of experience using Windows-based software applications Preferred Yes No Special Skills Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Knowledge in ergonomics and conducting ergonomic surveys. Preferred Yes No Additional Requirements Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Current State of Arizona RN license Required Yes No 2. Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association Required Yes No 3. COHN certification from American Board of Occupational Health Nurses Preferred Yes No Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential 1. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Occasionally 2. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Occasionally 3. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly 4. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Frequently 5. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Frequently 6. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Constantly 7. Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently 8. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Occasionally 9. Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly 10. Physical Requirement - Walking - Frequently 11. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly 12. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Occasionally 13. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Frequently 14. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly 15. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally 16. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally 17. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable 18. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable 19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirementsand occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply I Agree #J-18808-Ljbffr Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.