What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employee Health Nurse position at McLaren Health Care?
Department : Employee HealthShift : 7 : 30 a.m. to 4 : 00 p.m.Scheduled Bi-weekly Hours : 68Position Summary : Responsible for the evaluation, follow-up, and ongoing care of employees and non-employees as required, including pre-employment evaluations and related health records and reports.Essential Functions and Responsibilities :
- Assesses work-related injuries and illnesses, treating injury or referring according to protocol and assisting with follow-up as needed.
- Ensures that all OSHA required lab tests, immunizations, TB precautions and fit testing are completed on new employees.
- Maintains TB screening program per OSHA mandates.
- Implements OSHA requirements as recommended for employees.
- Assists with assessing employee's work environment, related conditions, initiating work site evaluations, and insuring changes are made when possible.
- Assists with assigned tasks related to the Workers' Compensation process or employee leave of absences.
- Participates in employee's education as required by OSHA guidelines (i.e., BBP pathogens, TB, etc.) for new employees as well as an annual review for all employees.
- Completes and maintains files, records, reports, logs, investigations, and forms as required.
- Acts as a liaison between employees on leave (work related and non-work related), Human Resources Department, and the employee's department.
- Assesses exposures (i.e., blood borne exposure) and insuring appropriate evaluation and follow-up is completed per OSHA, CDC guidelines and MGL protocol.
- Maintains current knowledge of all regulatory agency recommendations and guidelines.
- Performs other duties as requested or directed.Qualifications : Required :
- Associate degree from an accredited nursing school.
- State licensed as a registered nurse.
- Three years nursing experience in emergency, occupational health, urgent care, or employee health.
- BLS certificationPreferred :
- Bachelor's degree in nursing.
- Experience in cost containment, worker's compensation, and OSHA regulations.Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities / Females / Disabled / VeteransWe are committed to encouraging and sustaining a work environment free of unlawful harassment, discrimination, and / or retaliation. We are an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's race, color, age, religion, sex / pregnancy (including pregnancy / childbirth or pregnancy / childbirth-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status prohibited by applicable laws. We also make good faith efforts to recruit, hire, and promote qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.Additional Information
- Schedule : Part-time
- Additional Locations : Michigan, Bay City
- Requisition ID : 25000803
- Daily Work Times : 7 : 30 a.m. to 4 : 00 p.m.
- Hours Per Pay Period : 68
- On Call : No
- Weekends : NoEqual Opportunity EmployerMcLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law. Learn More
