Occupational Health Nurse (41426)

Community Health Care; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

12 paid holidays

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Continuing Education

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Community Health Care in Tacoma, WA is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse to oversee employee health programs, safety initiatives, and regulatory compliance across our organization. The role focuses on immunizations, injury response, and infection prevention to keep our teams safe and healthy.

As part of the Quality team, you will partner with leadership and clinical staff to implement health policies, tracking and reporting on health data, and ensuring adherence to OSHA and other healthcare

Qualifications

• Current RN license for the State of Washington.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a registered nurse in an employee health environment.
• Familiarity with OSHA and healthcare regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee health records, immunizations, TB testing, and onboarding health requirements.
• Coordinate employee vaccination programs, including annual influenza clinics.
• Respond to workplace exposures, injuries, bloodborne pathogen incidents, and communicable disease concerns.
• Administer return-to-work protocols and employee health follow-up activities.
• Oversee OSHA compliance, 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.

Skills

RN license WA

Employee health

Regulatory compliance

Education

2 Year Degree

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Administration Office - Tacoma, WA 98402, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: $94,647.00 - $124,885.00 Salary, Job Shift: Monday - Friday - 8:00am to 5:00pm, Job Category: Nurse, 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 Responsibilities

• Manage 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.

Qualifications

• Current RN license for the State of Washington
• Minimum 2 plus years’ experience as a registered nurse in an employee health environment.