Nurse-Employee Health

Spartanburg, SC
Home Office: 700 N Pine Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302
Employee Health
Full-Time - Days - 7:00-4:30
Nursing
Job Grade B
Req #: 45350

Summary

Position Summary

The Employee Health nurse promotes the health and safety of SRHS healthcare workers. Registered nurses perform health assessments to assess employee’s ability to perform essential functions of the job according to protocols including pre-placement, annual, and return to work assessments. In collaboration with the Employee Health/Occupational Health NP/MD, RN’s provide initial assessment, first-aid, and counseling for work-related injuries, illnesses and exposures.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Experience

3-5 years nursing experience

License/Registration/Certifications

SC RN License
BLS CPR

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Preferred Experience

1-2 years occupational health experience

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications

Core Job Responsibilities

Perform Pre-placement Health assessments including review of past medical history
Perform Annual Health Assessments
Perform Wellness Annual Assessments
Administer and read PPDs according to policy
Administer vaccinations per policy
Perform assessment, first aid, counseling and NP/MD referrals for work related injuries, illnesses and exposures
Perform venipunctures for labs
Perform drug screens and review results with referral of positives to MRO
Provide consultation and referral for minor acute illnesses
Participate in wellness coaching and wellness program enrollment
Collaborates with team members of safe-patient handling program
Refers employees for pre-work screens per policy
Performs return to work assessments per policy
Documents in the electronic and paper medical record
Charge duties as assigned