Occupational Employee Health RN

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking an RN for Occupational/Employee Health to conduct health screenings and follow-up on work-related illnesses and injuries. You will ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and collaborate with Infection Control to promote a safe work environment.

The role requires a nursing degree, RN license, and BLS certification, with 3–5 years of hospital-based experience preferred. This position is full-time and based at Baptist Medical Center locations.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform new and annual health screenings for employees.
• Follow up on work-related illnesses and injuries.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with Infection Control to maintain safety standards.
• Maintain a safe working environment for staff, volunteers, and students.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Counseling staff

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights

Summary: The RN - Occupational/Employee Health shall be responsible to perform new and annual health screenings and follow-up of work related illnesses and injuries. The RN will ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, both federal and state. This individual will collaborate with Infection Control. Additionally, the RN will ensure a safe working environment. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education / Experience

Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor's degree preferred. Prior experience in Occupational Health preferred. Minimum 3-5 years hospital based experience required.

License / Certification

Active RN license required, BLS required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Work is continuously physically and frequently emotionally demanding.
• Must be able to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to cope with stressful situations.
• Assess and treat minor injuries / illnesses and counsel employees, volunteers, students on safety and health issues.

Work Conditions/Physical Requirements

Position requires sitting and mobility with stooping bending kneeling and crouching.

There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action.

Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 70 pounds.

There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person.

Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range.

Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Minimal noise levels.

Much exposure to computer work.

Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock.

Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks.

Some exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Occasional exposure to radiation.

Ability to travel between hospital locations and travel to seminars when required.

Primary Location: Baptist Medical Center South

Job: Occupational Employee Health RN RN - Occupational/Employee Health

Job Type: Regular-Full time

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.