Employee Health Nurse - McLaren Careers Job at McLaren Health Care, Port Huron, MI

L3doMkZ1eitpQmhRZjNXUWxuYzBzb2JnYmc9PQ==
  • McLaren Health Care
  • Port Huron, MI

Job Description

Department:

Employee Health

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours:

80

Daily Work Times:

0730-1600

Position Summary:

Works closely with employees to assess their health needs, provide education on health and safety practices, and manage any injury or illness concern that arise in the workplace. Involved in monitoring compliance with health regulations and standards, ensuring that the workplace remains a safe environment for all employees. Additionally, will collaborate with other healthcare professionals and departments to address any health or safety concerns and facilitate appropriate interventions.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

:

  1. Completes Employee Health visits per organization policy, department protocols and standing orders.

  2. Provides safe, competent and efficient nursing care for minor and acute injuries and illnesses via protocols and medical directives.

  3. Assesses work-related injuries and illnesses, treating injury or referring according to protocol and assisting with follow-up as needed and expedite return to work.

  4. Monitors employee work-related illness and injury trends and assesses, develops and implements strategies to prevent work-acquired injury or illness.

  5. Performs bloodborne pathogen and communicable disease exposure assessment, treatment and follow up per OSHA, CDC guidelines.

  6. Manages preventative screening and medical surveillance programs (e.g. new hire, TB skin testing, influenza, hepatitis B, MMR, varicella and other appropriate immunizations) designed to identify and monitor risks to the employee’s health

  7. Ensures that all OSHA required lab tests, immunizations, TB precautions and fit testing are completed on new employees and operationalizes annual fit testing.

  8. Implements OSHA requirements as recommended for employees.

  9. Assists with assessing employee’s work environment, related conditions, initiating work site evaluations, and insuring changes are made when possible.

  10. Assists with assigned tasks related to the Workers’ Compensation process or employee leave of absences.

  11. Participates in employee’s education as required by OSHA guidelines (i.e., BBP pathogens, TB, etc.) for new employees as well as an annual review for all employees.

  12. Completes and maintains files, records, reports, logs, investigations, and forms as required.

  13. Acts as a liaison between employees on leave (work related and non-work related), Human Resources Department, and the employee’s department.

  14. Maintains current knowledge of all regulatory agency recommendations and guidelines.

  15. Performs other duties as requested or directed.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Associate degree in nursing

  • State of Michigan license as a registered nurse

  • Three years direct nursing experience

  • BLS certification

Preferred:

  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing

  • Experience working in either an employee or occupational health clinic, infectious disease or emergency room/urgent care, case management

  • Phlebotomy proficiency

  • Experience in cost containment, worker’s compensation, and OSHA regulations

#LI-NH1

Job Tags

Similar Jobs

Yexgo

Data Entry Clerk Admin (Remote) Work From Home Job at Yexgo

This is your opportunity to start a lifelong career with unlimited opportunity. Discover the flexibility youve been searching for by taking a minute to finish our online application.Minimum requirements:QualificationsNo experience, Willing to trainAbility to work...

Whole Foods Market

Prepared Foods Venue Production Team Member (Deli / Culinary Prep) - Full Time Job at Whole Foods Market

 ...efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times. All positions must be performed in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures. Further, Team Members must be prepared and able to perform the duties inherent in other Team Member job descriptions.... 

Chuys

Server Job at Chuys

 ...this position, pay will be variable by location - plus tips. SERVER JOB FUNCTIONS: We only have 3 rules at Chuy's. We can teach...  ...Fun, casual environment Flexible Scheduling - Both full-time and part-time positions available Great opportunities for growth... 

Sanford Health

Associate Network Engineer Job at Sanford Health

 ...applicable experience. Job Summary The Associate Network Engineer provides installation, maintenance and support for...  ...communications. Experience in basic switching, TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, and physical cabling standards/practices required. Experience with network... 

Creative Real Estate Pros

SHOWING AGENT (TRAINING PROVIDED) (Remote & In-Person Opportunities) Real Estate Salesperson Job at Creative Real Estate Pros

 ...Estate Pros where your creative energy meets unlimited potential! We're on the hunt for new faces and fresh ideas people who can show up on time, follow through, and thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment. Whether you're into acting, photography, filmmaking,...