About the Role
Provide care and support to employees as a per diem Occupational Health Nurse, utilizing nursing expertise in clinical assessment, employee health, workplace safety, education, and prevention. This role offers flexibility with up to 24 hours per week, making a meaningful impact on workforce health and well-being.
Responsibilities
- Provide employee health services, including health screenings, review of health assessments, immunizations, and maintenance of confidential employee health records.
- Assess occupational injuries, illnesses, and workplace exposures, providing appropriate care or referral in accordance with clinical guidelines and established protocols.
- Support employees returning to work following injury or illness, including work restrictions, modified schedules, job limitations, and other accommodations.
- Promote a safe and healthy workplace by identifying potential health and safety concerns and participating in the agency’s Safety and Infection Control Committees.
- Support infection prevention and control efforts and provide employee education and training related to infection control and workplace health and safety.
- Maintain required occupational health documentation, including the OSHA 300 Log.
- Stay current with applicable regulations and professional standards related to employee health, OSHA, infection control, OPWDD, and the Department of Health.
- Contribute to health and safety policies and procedures and assist with the agency’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS) system.
Requirements
- Current New York State RN license and registration.
- Current CPR certification.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate a high level of professionalism.
- Ability to establish positive working relationships with employees, supervisors, and others.
Skills
- Strong clinical assessment skills
- Strong communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong planning skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
Location
- New York State
Work Type
- Per diem
- Up to 24 hours per week
Education Level
- Registered Nurse license
About the Company
- Our mission is to provide comprehensive, equitable, and accessible high-quality health care and human services to people of all income levels and those with individualized needs.
- Employees are at the heart of that mission, and this position plays an important role in keeping our workforce healthy, safe, and able to serve our community.
