Occupational Health Nurse

Hire Up Healthcare is currently seeking an Occupational Health Nurse for a 13-week local contract for a hospital facility in San Luis Obispo, CA. This is a great opportunity to work with a well-known organization. Must have at least 1 years of experience.

Job Summary:

• Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates employee health services in the local market, ensuring alignment with Hospital System strategies, policies, and procedures. Serves as a key resource for education, communication, and support related to occupational health, infection prevention, workers compensation and staff wellness initiatives.

Pay:

• $50.00 DOE

Shift:

• Day
• 8:00 am - 5:00pm (40 Hour)
• Monday - Friday

Essential Functions:

• Implements, and maintains employee health policies and procedures in alignment with Hospital System goals, regulatory standards, and best practices. Manages and evaluates annual medical surveillance programs, including organizing, interpreting, and reviewing diagnostic tests to ensure employees are medically fit to perform essential job functions. Reviews and verifies documentation to confirm employees meet medical requirements for their roles; refers employees for further evaluation or follow-up with appropriate healthcare providers as needed.
• Provides initial evaluation and treatment for work-related injuries and illnesses, in accordance with AH system protocols and regulatory guidelines. Collaborates with treating providers, supervisors, workers? compensation carriers, and internal stakeholders to facilitate timely return-to-work plans and prevent recurrence of injuries. Coordinates investigations of employee exposures to communicable diseases and ensures proper follow-up, documentation, and reporting.
• Monitors trends in employee injuries and illnesses, conducting regular (at least quarterly) reviews and presenting findings, patterns, and prevention strategies to leadership. Overseas and participates in immunization programs, tuberculosis screening, and substance abuse testing in accordance with organizational & system policy and public health guidelines. Assists in coordinating reasonable accommodation or job modifications for employees with temporary or permanent medical restrictions.
• Reviews return-to-work documentation for employees recovering from non-occupational illness or injury, securing additional information from providers when necessary to determine clearance. Maintains accurate and confidential employee health records and ensures documentation meets regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
• Actively participates in performance improvement initiatives, identifying trends and opportunities for prevention and process enhancement based on health and safety data. Attends relevant professional development meetings, training, or seminars and disseminates updated practices or guidance to staff and leadership through education and communication.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Current CA RN License.
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• One Year of relevant Experience.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply ASAP. You can also send resume to Renata at rsoto@hireuphealthcare.com or call at 559-931-9011 to connect with a recruiter today!



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