Occupational Health Nurse

Community-Health-Care; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Paid vacation

Sick leave

12 paid holidays

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Continuing education

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Community Health Care is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse to lead employee health programs across our Pierce County clinics. The role focuses on immunizations, health requirements, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance with OSHA standards.

You will manage health records, coordinate vaccination clinics, respond to exposures and injuries, and serve as the WA Immunization Information System administrator, partnering with leadership and clinical staff to maintain a safe workplace.

Qualifications

• Current RN license for the State of Washington.
• Minimum 2+ years' experience as an RN in an employee health environment.
• Experience coordinating immunization and wellness programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee employee health records, immunizations, TB testing, and onboarding health requirements.
• Coordinate employee vaccination programs, including annual influenza clinics.
• Respond to and investigate workplace exposures, injuries, bloodborne pathogen incidents, and communicable disease concerns.
• Administer return-to-work protocols and employee health follow-up activities.
• Oversee OSHA compliance, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) management, and hazardous chemical training programs.
• Support N95 fit testing, staff education, and occupational health training initiatives.
• Serve as administrator for the Washington State Immunization Information System (WAIIS).

Skills

Employee health management

Regulatory compliance

Infection prevention

Emergency response

Education

RN license - Washington

Tools

WAIIS

OSHA training

Job description

Community Health Care is a leading non-profit organization that offers quality health care to underserved patients in Pierce County. We provide comprehensive family practice care, including medical, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health services in our seven clinics. We seek to continuously improve our commitment and service to our patients and community.We want you to join us in our mission to provide the highest quality healthcare with compassionate and accessible service for all.We offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, 12 Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Continuing Education, Employee Assistant Program and more!We are looking for an Occupational Health Nurse to join our team! The Occupational Health Nurse will oversee and coordinate employee health programs, workplace safety initiatives, and regulatory compliance across our organization. This role is responsible for managing employee immunization and health requirements, responding to workplace exposures and injuries, supporting infection prevention efforts, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and other healthcare regulations.As a key member of the Quality team, you will serve as the primary resource for employee health matters, partnering with leadership, clinical staff, and external agencies to promote a safe and healthy work environment.Key ResponsibilitiesManage employee health records, immunizations, TB testing, and onboarding health requirements.Coordinate employee vaccination programs, including annual influenza clinics.Respond to and investigate workplace exposures, injuries, bloodborne pathogen incidents, and communicable disease concerns.Administer return-to-work protocols and employee health follow-up activities.Oversee OSHA compliance, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) management, and hazardous chemical training programs.Support N95 fit testing, staff education, and occupational health training initiatives.Serve as administrator for the Washington State Immunization Information System (WAIIS).Develop and maintain occupational health policies, procedures, and compliance programs.Analyze employee health data, prepare reports, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.Current RN license for the State of WashingtonMinimum 2 plus years’ experience as a registered nurse in an employee health environment.