RN Employee Health & Occupational Care Lead

UF Health; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Florida is seeking an Employee Health Specialist to assess, plan, and coordinate care for injured or ill employees using the nursing process. The role serves as liaison to internal customers and collaborates with the third-party administrator for Workers’ Compensation, overseeing exposure control and immunization programs.

You will provide education, case management, and support continuous performance improvement and corporate compliance initiatives while supervising Employee Health

Qualifications

• Proficient in applying the nursing process and clinical nursing techniques.
• Ability to adapt to change and make sound decisions under ambiguity.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and training.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and plans care and treatment for injured or ill employees using the nursing process.
• Liaises with customers and coordinates care with the third-party administrator for the self-funded Workers’ Compensation program.
• Oversees exposure control and employee immunization programs.
• Provides education, counseling, and case management to employees.
• Demonstrates a service-oriented approach in all interactions with employees, leadership, and external partners.
• Participates in continuous performance improvement activities and supports the corporate compliance program.
• Supervises Employee Health Nurses, Employee Health Associates, and other staff as indicated.
• Performs additional duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.

Skills

Nursing process proficiency

Decision making under ambiguity

Critical thinking

Professional development

Independent work

Education

Associate degree

Graduate of accredited nursing school

Registered Nurse (RN)

Active Florida nursing license

Job description

UF Health in Florida is seeking an Employee Health Specialist to assess, plan, and coordinate care for injured or ill employees using the nursing process. The role serves as liaison to internal customers and collaborates with the third-party administrator for Workers’ Compensation, overseeing exposure control and immunization programs.

You will provide education, case management, and support continuous performance improvement and corporate compliance initiatives while supervising Employee Health