RN, Employee & Occupational Health | PRN

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

Position Summary

The Employee Health Specialist is responsible for assessing, planning, and coordinating care for injured or ill employees using the nursing process. This role serves as a liaison to internal customers and collaborates with the third-party administrator for the organization’s self-funded Workers’ Compensation program. The position oversees exposure control and immunization programs, provides education and case management services, and ensures a service-oriented approach in all interactions. The Employee Health Specialist also participates in continuous performance improvement initiatives and the corporate compliance program, while providing supervision to Employee Health staff as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and plans care and treatment for injured or ill employees utilizing the nursing process.
• Serves as a liaison to customers and coordinates care with the third-party administrator for the self-funded Workers’ Compensation program.
• Assumes ownership of the Exposure Control Plan and employee immunization programs.
• Provides education, counseling, and case management services 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.

Qualifications

Education & Licensure

• Associate’s degree required
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Active license to practice nursing in the State of Florida

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) certification preferred

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical nursing experience
• More than four (4) years of Occupational Health (OH) experience preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrated competency in the nursing process and nursing techniques
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and make sound decisions under conditions of ambiguity
• Strong decision-making and critical-thinking skills
• Proactive approach to professional development and job-related training
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of care