Nurse-Employee Health PRN

Employee Health Nurse

The Employee Health nurse promotes the health and safety of SRHS healthcare workers. Registered nurses perform health assessments to assess employee's ability to perform essential functions of the job according to protocols including pre-placement, annual, and return to work assessments. In collaboration with the Employee Health/Occupational Health NP/MD, RN's provide initial assessment, first-aid, and counseling for work-related injuries, illnesses and exposures.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Experience

3-5 years nursing experience

License/Registration/Certifications

SC RN License

BLS CPR

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Preferred Experience

1-2 years occupational health experience

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Core Job Responsibilities

Perform Pre-placement Health assessments including review of past medical history

Perform Annual Health Assessments

Perform Wellness Annual Assessments

Administer and read PPDs according to policy

Administer vaccinations per policy

Perform assessment, first aid, counseling and NP/MD referrals for work related injuries, illnesses and exposures

Perform venipunctures for labs

Perform drug screens and review results with referral of positives to MRO

Provide consultation and referral for minor acute illnesses

Participate in wellness coaching and wellness program enrollment

Collaborates with team members of safe-patient handling program

Refers employees for pre-work screens per policy

Performs return to work assessments per policy

Documents in the electronic and paper medical record

Charge duties as assigned