What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Health Nurse - Employee Health Clinic position at Plan A Health?
Role Overview
We are seeking an Occupational Health Nurse to provide nursing care, health education, patient advocacy, supervision, and coordination of care for employees in a fast-paced clinic setting. Responsibilities include conducting pre-placement health assessments, managing acute injuries and illnesses, overseeing occupational injury treatment, administering immunizations, conducting wellness programs, maintaining confidential health records, and evaluating employee health services. The role also involves medical surveillance and research data collection related to occupational health, ensuring compliance with safety standards such as respiratory fit testing.
Qualifications & Skills
We are seeking an Occupational Health Nurse to provide nursing care, health education, patient advocacy, supervision, and coordination of care for employees in a fast-paced clinic setting. Responsibilities include conducting pre-placement health assessments, managing acute injuries and illnesses, overseeing occupational injury treatment, administering immunizations, conducting wellness programs, maintaining confidential health records, and evaluating employee health services. The role also involves medical surveillance and research data collection related to occupational health, ensuring compliance with safety standards such as respiratory fit testing.
Qualifications & Skills
- Current nursing licensure in Texas or Nurse Licensure Compact
- Bachelor’s, associate’s, or technical nursing diploma; enrollment in or completion of a BSN or MSN program
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Minimum of one year RN experience; experience in occupational health, school nursing, or ER preferred
- Proficiency with EMR software preferred