Occupational Health Nurse jobs in United States

Facility overview: M42 is an Abu Dhabi-based, global tech-enabled health company. It combines G42 Healthcare’s unique medical and data-centric technologies with Mubadala Health’s world-class patient services and state-of-the-art facilities to provide the highest level of personalized, precise, and preventative care. Amana Healthcare is the Middle East’s leading provider of specialized post-acute healthcare services including long-term care, post-acute rehabilitation, transitional care and home healthcare.

The role is accountable for assisting in the development and execution of a comprehensive tissue viability and wound care management service. It involves applying a modern, evidence-based care model that emphasizes the prevention and management of skin and tissue damage. This position will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to uphold the highest standards of care and enhance patient outcomes. A strong knowledge of wound care principles, clinical expertise, and a dedication to ongoing improvements in patient care practices are essential for this role.

• The role requires adherence to the division\'s policies, procedures, and standards, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory bodies.
• It involves contributing to an innovative culture focused on continuous improvement to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• The position requires participation in meetings while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality, following the organization\'s standard code of conduct.
• The individual is responsible for completing their personal performance evaluation cycle in a timely manner.
• Actively identifying and managing risks is essential, along with seizing opportunities to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• The role acts as a key liaison and resource for staff regarding tissue viability and wound care management.
• The position involves performing initial assessments of referred skin injuries, recommending appropriate, evidence-based regimens for prevention and management.
• In the absence of the Line Manager, the role undertakes delegated tasks to ensure continuity of care for residents with active skin injuries.
• The role participates in regular incidence and prevalence studies and assists in collecting KPI data related to tissue viability.
• The position involves supporting investigations, root cause analyses of tissue viability issues, and contributing to the development of action plans and improvement activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a large hospital setting.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills, possess knowledge of current best practices.
• Willing to undertake Tissue Viability Certification from recognized authorizing body within 12 months of successful commencement of Tissue Viability position.