What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Health Nurse position at St. Joseph's/Candler?
Position Summary
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.
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