Registered Nurse (RN) - Employee Health

Tenet Healthcare; San Ramon (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

San Ramon Regional Medical Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to oversee occupational and employee health services for hospital staff. The role includes first responder duties for work injuries, participation in return-to-work processes, and collaboration with HR, physicians, and management to ensure high-quality care and compliance.

The ideal candidate has a California RN license, a current BLS certification, and 5+ years of RN experience with employee health exposure.

Qualifications

• RN with California licensure and current BLS
• 5+ years of recent RN experience
• Experience in Employee Health (occupational health) required or preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of clinical patient care for hospital employees to ensure quality and satisfaction
• Act as first responder to work injuries and participate in return-to-work and fit-for-duty processes
• Coordinate with Human Resources, physicians, and employees; manage documentation
• Assist with Workers' Compensation claims and cost containment in claims management
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and hospital policies; participate in hazard communications and safety programs
• Monitor employee health status, provide routine preventive care, and support annual and new hire requirements

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Documentation

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Tools

BLS Certification

DOT Urine Drug Collection Certification

DOT Breath Alcohol Technician

Job description

Job Details

• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Shift: Days
• Holiday Rotation:
• Department: Occupational / Employee Health

Responsibilities

This position reports to the administrative manager of Employee Health. The nurse is responsible for management and oversight of the clinical aspects of the patient care provided for hospital employees to ensure the highest quality of care, service, and satisfaction of patients. The RN will provide input as a first responder to work injuries and participate in the new hire, return to work and fit for duty processes.

The position is a combination of occupational and employee health roles Complies with current regulatory requirements, JCAHO, OSHA, NIOSH, TITLE 22, ADA, PWFA, and Workers' Compensation laws. Acts as First Responder to employees injured on the job in conjunction with the EmergencyRoom: Monitors follow up care and maintains current medical status of employees in Workers' Compensation cases.

• Provides first responder support to managers, physicians, and supervisors.
• Administers basic first aid to employees with minor medical injuries within the scopeof practice for an RN. Triages injured employees to appropriate healthcare.
• Initiates and completes all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Provides ongoing communication with HumanResources department, Physicians, and employees as required.
• Assists with Workers' Compensation claims utilizing effective management of cases and assuring continued cost savings in all aspects of claims management.
• Understands and promotes consistency with Job Function Matching program andfacilitates consistent, appropriate, and effective work restriction determinations.
• Reviews all Employee Injury Reports, and assists Managers in the follow up investigation.
• Monitors employees returning to work on Transitional Duty, or from a leave of absence, and completes related documentation when indicated
• Administers employee medical status updates and accommodation requests, including Workers' Compensation cases. Schedules and facilitates interactive process meetings with employees and management to determine reasonable accommodations.
• Collect, and present objective statistics for review and referral to appropriate departments and committees. Compile data for trending analysis.
• Works with Plant Operations and the Safety Officer to assure compliance with Hazmat requirements.
• Participates as a resource on related matters such as use of industrial materials, working environments, industrial hygiene, safety programs, and Hazmat requirements.
• Evaluates employees exposed in the work environment to communicable diseases in tandem with the Director of Infection Control.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• Performs new hire and annual requirements of PPDs, N95 fit testing, flu vaccinations, and any other annual requirements per hospital guidelines for employees and contractors.
• Screens employees during return to work and fit for duty scenarios to determine ability to work utilizing Job Function Matching testing and other resources, as determined when necessary.
• Assists with rooming of patients and processing of data workflow as needed to maintaintimely processing of care.
• Treats all people with respect and is responsive to their needs.
• Completes .EDUs and other required hospital education by the due date.
• Adheres to SRRMC Behavior Standards.
• Complies with San Ramon Regional Medical Center Policies/Procedures protecting patient information and the confidentiality of the information in accordance with the Federal andState regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Minimum Education

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Minimum Experience / Skills

• Minimum five (5) years recent RN experience
• Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills
• Previous Employee Health Nurse experience required

Licenses / Certificates / Credentials

• Current California RN licensure
• Current BLS certification for Healthcare Providers (AHA certified)
• Current Certified Professional Specimen Collector - DOT Urine Drug Collection certification (or, within 90 days of hire/ transfer)
• Current DOT Breath Alcohol Technician certification preferred
• Certification in Occupational Health Nursing preferred

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