Employee Health Nurse PRN

We are seeking a dedicated Employee Health Nurse to join our healthcare team in Towson United States. In this role you will be responsible for managing and implementing comprehensive employee health programs while ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.

• Conduct preemployment physical examinations and health screenings
• Manage workers compensation cases and maintain accurate documentation
• Implement and monitor infection control protocols
• Provide emergency medical care and first aid services as needed
• Coordinate employee vaccination programs and maintain immunization records
• Develop and conduct health education programs for employees
• Perform workplace safety assessments and injury prevention initiatives
• Manage employee medical surveillance programs
• Coordinate with external healthcare providers and insurance carriers
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and maintain required documentation

Qualifications :

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Occupational Health Nursing Certification preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR certifications
• 35 years of occupational health nursing experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience in workers compensation case management
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance requirements
• Excellence in clinical assessment and case management skills
• Experience in developing and implementing employee wellness programs
• Strong understanding of infection control protocols
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential medical information
• Experience in emergency response and first aid procedures

Additional Information :

Quality and Patient Safety:

• Demonstrates diligence in ensuring the safety of the clinical environment for staff patients and visitors.
• Demonstrates knowledge practice and accountability for compliance with the TJC National Patient Safety Goals.
• Detects reports and takes action to avoid or correct employee and visitor safety risks.
• Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.Educates staff in flu vaccine rationale to promote participation and infection prevention.
• Advocates provides consultative guidance and incorporates safe lifting techniques body mechanics and other injury preventive strategies necessary in daily practice.
• Contributes expertise to promote employee visitor and patient safety throughout the organization by participation in relevant councils and committees and other workgroups as assigned or requested.
•  Advocates and reinforces safe sharps handling and related blood borne exposure practices and policies.

Cost Effectiveness:

• Proactively seeks opportunities to improve employee health compliance reduced work absence reduced employee injuries and prevent care delays.
• Effectively sets priorities and demonstrates efficient time management skills.
• Adjusts schedule to meet identified needs of the persons served related to employee health initiatives employee participation and education.
• Identifies and recommends new technologies and processes that reduce the cost of care or improve patient / employee health outcomes.

Education and Research:

•  Assumes responsibility for maintaining and upgrading competency and clinical knowledge base related to role.
• identifies and addresses learning needs of self and fellow staff.
• Attends required inservices. Completes written training exercises.

Supports and guides participation in approved research projects.

 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $35.51$47.39
• Other Compensation (if applicable):
• Review theUMMS Benefits Guide