RN - Occupational Health - SSO Employee Health Service - USA Health Shared Services

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.

USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and evaluates an ongoing hospital-wide employee health program; participates in Employee and Occupational Health related committees.
• Provides immediate evaluation, triage, and management of employee illnesses and occupational exposures (e.g., bloodborne pathogens, body fluid splashes, tuberculosis, communicable diseases).
• Conducts exposure risk assessments and initiates appropriate laboratory testing based on exposure type and current guidelines.
• Coordinates and performs health and drug screenings on current employees.
• Performs for-cause urinary drug screenings in accordance with organizational policy, regulatory standards, and chain-of-custody procedures.
• Leads and maintains the facility Respiratory Protection Program, including annual fit testing, respirator selection, and employee education.
• Evaluates employee health data and performs follow-up as necessary.
• Administers medications by all routes, including controlled substances and immunizations by all routes.
• Investigates and evaluates employee illness and exposures; coordinates required follow-ups.
• Identifies and takes appropriate action on workplace health and safety issues.
• Develops, updates, and enforces Employee Health Onboarding and Occupational Health policies and procedures.
• Evaluates, plans, and implements employee-occupational education to ensure a safe workplace environment.
• Reviews and analyzes data for trends and patterns; recommends actions for improvement based on data and ongoing observations.
• Provides departmental feedback.
• Participates and assists in approved research studies and projects (when applicable).
• Maintains a database utilizing a PC (Microsoft programs; Occupational Health EMR system and portals).
• Participates in the USA Health System Performance Improvement Program; successfully presents data to various groups to highlight potential opportunities for improvement as it relates to Occupational Health.
• Maintains accurate and complete medical records.
• Collaborates with Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) to support exposure investigations, contact tracing, and implementation of work restrictions and return-to-work guidance.
• Participates in emergency preparedness and disaster response activities, supporting employee health needs and exposure management during incidents.
• Evaluates needs of employees and coordinates and implements health promotion activities.
• Utilizes the nursing process including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluating care.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
• Communicates effectively with employees, leadership, and interdisciplinary teams, demonstrating professionalism and strong customer service skills.
• Maintains regular attendance, works assigned schedules, and performs additional duties as required.
• Related duties as required.
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing meeting the minimum standards set by the state of Alabama and 3 years of professional nursing experience Required
• Bachelor's Degree in nursing and experience as an Employee Health Nurse or Occupational Health Nurse Preferred
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for Alabama Required
• COHN - Certified Occupational Health Nurse Preferred
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Office 365. MediumProficiency in Microsoft products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Office 365. Medium
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. HighStrong verbal and written communication skills. High

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.