Occupational Health Nurse

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision, dental, life insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement plan with employer matching

Tuition assistance

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin seeks an Occupational Health Nurse for the HealthPoint Occupational Health Program within the Office of Human Resources. The role provides nursing assessment, treatment, and follow-up care to faculty and staff, using Standing Delegated Orders and professional nursing judgment in a dynamic clinical setting.

The position supports injury prevention, medical surveillance, and return-to-work processes, and offers hybrid work with potential two days per week remote, along

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license to practice in Texas.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, including CPR/AED.

Responsibilities

• Onsite assessment and treatment of work-related injuries and illnesses.
• Coordinate occupational health surveillance programs and medical clearances.
• Manage workers’ compensation matters, leave management, and return-to-work processes.
• Develops and communicates Occupational Health Program policies, procedures, and education.

Skills

RN licensure (TX)

BLS certification

Occupational health nursing

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Occupational Health Nurse

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Hiring Department:

Office of Human Resources

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

To Be Determined at Offer

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Earliest Start Date:

Ongoing

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

At the HealthPoint Occupational Health Program, we are committed to protecting the health, safety, and well-being of the UT community. We provide occupational health expertise, medical surveillance, health assessments, and support for work-related injuries, illnesses, and exposures. Through collaboration with employees, supervisors, Environmental Health & Safety, and other university partners, we help promote a safe and healthy work environment and ensure employees are supported in safely performing their work. For more information about OHP, please visit: https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/occupational-health-program

Your skills will make a difference.

You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)

• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options

• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds

• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)

• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses

• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities

• Tuition assistance

• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets

• Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card

• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

• For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards

Hybrid work available

Able to work from home two days a week, based on clinic needs.

Purpose

Develops, coordinates, and administers occupational health programs designed to prevent and reduce workplace hazards. Performs clinical and administrative duties within the HealthPoint Occupational Health Program, a division of Human Resources. Provides nursing assessment, treatment, and follow-up care to faculty and staff while exercising professional nursing judgment within the RN’s scope of practice and in accordance with Standing Delegated Orders (SDOs) issued by the Medical Director.

Responsibilities

• Onsite Assessment and Treatment of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses
  Provides nursing care within the RN’s individual and professional scope of practice and in accordance with Standing Delegated Orders (SDOs) issued by the Medical Director. Assesses and treats nonemergent work-related injuries and illnesses; provides first aid; determines the need for advanced care; and coordinates emergency medical response when indicated. Makes appropriate medical referrals and conducts follow-up evaluations as needed. Performs clinical skills including, but not limited to, vital signs, physical assessments, respirator fit testing, audiograms, immunizations, and tuberculosis screening.
• Occupational Health Medical Surveillance Programs
  Coordinates and manages employee participation in occupational medical surveillance programs, including, but not limited to, Asbestos, Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazardous Materials (Hazmat), Department of Transportation (DOT), Respiratory Protection, Laboratory Animal Personnel, Reactor Operator, and Hearing Protection programs. Manages the Respiratory Protection and Hearing Protection Programs, including respirator fit testing and audiometric testing in accordance with applicable program requirements and regulatory guidelines. Maintains current medical clearances for faculty and staff enrolled in occupational health surveillance programs and assists in the development and implementation of new or revised medical surveillance requirements as warranted.
• Workers’ Compensation, Leave Management, and Return-to-Work
  Collaborates with Human Resources and the Workers’ Compensation unit regarding workers’ compensation claims, Sick Leave Pool matters, and return-to-work cases. Utilizes active listening and problem-solving skills to identify employee needs and provide appropriate referrals and resources. Maintains accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation and administrative records in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, confidentiality standards, and Human Resources policies and procedures.
• Outreach and Communication
  Develops and communicates Occupational Health Program (OHP) programs, policies, procedures, and educational information to employees, management, and university leadership through a variety of communication methods, including presentations, committee participation, written reports, electronic correspondence, web content, and social media.
• Essential/On-Call Functions
  Serves as essential personnel and the primary on-call clinician for work-related injuries and occupational exposures occurring outside OHP operating hours, including response to campus emergencies and evacuations. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Licensure

• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in the State of Texas.

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, including CPR/AED

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Licensure

• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in the State of Texas.

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, including CPR/AED — required.
• Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) or Certified Occupational Health Nurse‑Specialist (COHN‑S) certification through the American Board for Occupational Health Nurses (ABOHN)

Salary Range

$60,000

Working Conditions

• May be required to wear uniforms or PPE
• May be exposed to biohazards
• Use of manual dexterity

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English)
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish)

Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and if this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.