Registered Nurse (RN) - Employee Health

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown seeks a skilled Registered Nurse for Employee Health. You will organize and deliver health services to staff, medical personnel, and volunteers; coordinate screenings, vaccinations, and policy compliance.

The role emphasizes maintaining confidentiality, conducting post-exposure care, and contributing to quality assurance through data and reports. Strong nursing experience and an appropriate license are required.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of service or multi-state license via eNLC.
• BLS certification obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum two years of nursing experience.
• BSN preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct new hire and annual employee health screenings including health history, immunizations, and brief physicals.
• Educate before vaccines and follow up to ensure policy compliance; document vaccination records per policy and federal law.
• Investigate post-exposure incidents and counsel accordingly.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee, patient, and department information.
• Plan and run annual flu vaccine program and provide OSHA/CDC-compliant education.
• Assist in QA activities and present quarterly reports.
• Facilitate assessments and referrals for Employee Health issues as needed.
• Develop and maintain Employee Health policies and procedures.
• Refer illnesses and injuries to appropriate departments; document care.
• Maintain Employee Health records and stay current on occupational health topics.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

Nursing experience

Occupational health

Education

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us!

This position is responsible for the organization, coordination and delivery of employee health services to employees, medical staff, and volunteers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) years of nursing experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).

EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) years of nursing experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts new hire screenings and annual employee health screenings to include health history, immunizations update, and brief physical assessment.
• Provides education prior to administration of annual vaccinations. Provide follow-up to ensure compliance with applicable policies. Records all vaccination information in accordance with policy and federal law.
• Conducts investigation of personnel post exposure to blood or body fluids and counseling for post exposure incidents.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee, patient, and departmental information.
• Plans, implements, and conducts annual flu vaccine program.
• Provides education in compliance with OSHA, CDC, or other regulatory agencies.
• Assists in developing and presenting quality assurance and/or quarterly reports.
• Facilitates and/or expedites assessment of Employee Health related issues, providing necessary interventions or making appropriate referrals as applicable.
• Develops and maintains Employee Health policies and procedures.
• Refers employee illness and injury visits to appropriate department as applicable for further evaluation.
• Maintains Employee Health records and documents care provided as per procedure.
• Maintains competency in Occupational Health, Employee Health, and Wellness related issues through conference/continuing education seminar attendance, committee participation, and literature review.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities as appropriate.
• Interprets JCAHO standards and implements practices to meet standards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing the need for employees to manually lift patients, and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and re-positioning will be completed utilizing the lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient’s profile and appropriate algorithms.
• Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 35+lbs

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Working closely with others.
• Working protracted or irregular hours.
• Working around biohazards.
• Working around infectious diseases.
• Working with or near the deceased.
• Working with hands in water.
• Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions.
• Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients.
• Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process.
• Knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedure.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and other.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center: 561 WVUH Employee Health

Address: 1 Medical Center Drive

Morgantown

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.