Occupational Health Nurse

utaustin; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

LinkedIn Learning access

Library access

Job summary

UT Austin's HealthPoint Occupational Health Program seeks an experienced Occupational Health Nurse to develop and administer health services for faculty and staff. You will perform clinical nursing duties and work within Standing Delegated Orders.

You will coordinate medical surveillance, injuries, and return-to-work cases, collaborating with Environmental Health & Safety and HR to promote a safe workplace. Hybrid work is available with two remote days as clinic needs allow.

Responsibilities

• Onsite assessment and treatment of work-related injuries and illnesses; provides nursing care within the RN scope and follows Standing Delegated Orders; coordinates emergency medical response as needed.
• Occupational Health medical surveillance program coordination and administration, including respiratory protection and hearing protection programs; maintains current medical clearances.
• Workers' compensation, leave management, and return-to-work collaboration with HR; maintains confidential clinical documentation.

Job description

Job Posting Title:Occupational Health Nurse ----

Hiring Department:Office of Human Resources ----

Position Open To:All Applicants ----

Weekly Scheduled Hours:40 ----

FLSA Status:To Be Determined at Offer ----

Earliest Start Date:Ongoing ----

Position Duration:Expected to Continue ----

Location:AUSTIN, TX ----

Job Details

General NotesAt 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 availableAble 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 IllnessesProvides 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 ProgramsCoordinates 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-WorkCollaborates 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 stan