RN Occupational Health Services

2020 Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital is seeking a Staff Nurse in Occupational Health Services to provide clinical care, regulatory support, and health screening for employees, students, and affiliates in a high-volume setting.

The role requires a BSN, NY RN license, BLS, and 5+ years of nursing experience, preferably in occupational health. You will support return-to-work, medical surveillance, immunizations, and maintain accurate documentation in EPIC and Cority.

Qualifications

• BSN required
• Active NY RN license with current registration
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 5 years of clinical RN experience
• Experience in Occupational Health/Employee Health preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct POPP evaluations and annual medical surveillance per regulatory requirements
• Support return-to-work and fitness-for-duty processes with documentation and coordination
• Perform respirator fit testing and vision screening per OSHA standards
• Administer immunizations and medications with proper documentation and patient education
• Triage and manage work-related injuries and exposures with timely evaluation and follow-up
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in EPIC and Cority

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Clinical nursing

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Education

BSN

RN license NY

BLS certification

Tools

Cority

EPIC EMR

Job description

City/State: Mount Vernon, New York Grant Funded: No Department: MMV Operations Work Shift: Day Work Days: MON-FRI Scheduled Hours: 8 AM-4:30 PM Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS Pay Range: $96,000.00-$120,000.00

Job Summary

The Montefiore Mount Vernon Staff Nurse in Occupational Health Services provides comprehensive clinical care, regulatory support, and health screening services to Montefiore associates, students, and affiliates. This role operates in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and requires strong clinical judgment, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to manage sensitive employee health matters. The Staff Nurse is responsible for supporting employee clearance processes, managing workplace exposures and injuries, and ensuring all services are delivered in compliance with OSHA, CDC, DOH, and organizational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct post-offer pre-placement (POPP) evaluations, annual assessments, and periodic medical surveillance in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements
• Support return-to-work (RTW) and fitness-for-duty (FFD) processes, including clinical documentation and coordination with providers and leadership
• Perform respirator fit testing and vision screening (including color vision testing) in compliance with OSHA standards
• Administer immunizations and medications per protocol; ensure appropriate documentation, patient education, and post-administration monitoring
• Triage and manage work-related injuries and blood/body fluid exposures (BBPE), ensuring timely evaluation, documentation, and follow-up
• Respond to urgent employee health concerns within scope and escalat[e] appropriately when indicated
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in EPIC and Cority, ensuring all encounters meet clinical and regulatory standards
• Monitor and maintain vaccine and pharmaceutical inventory; ensure proper storage, handling, and documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Ensure clinical equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and compliant with safety standards
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, operations leadership, and HR to support employee health clearance, accommodations, and compliance workflows
• Participate in health education and prevention initiatives to support workforce safety and wellness
• Uphold strict confidentiality while managing sensitive employee health information
• Deliver professional, respectful, and culturally competent care in all interactions

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State with current registration
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical Registered Nursing (BSN) experience
• Prior experience in Occupational Health/Employee Health, Emergency Department, and /or outpatient Primary Care
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and documentation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage sensitive and complex situations
• Experience with occupational health platforms (e.g., Cority) and EPIC EMR preferred
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, CDC guidelines, and Department of Health (DOH) requirements preferred
• Experience managing workplace exposures, return-to-work processes, and medical surveillance programs preferred
• Demonstrated ability to navigate employee health issues requiring discretion, sound judgment, and regulatory awareness

Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital (MVH) is a 121-bed, community-based teaching hospital that has been serving the medical needs of the community and region since its founding in 1891. Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital provides inpatient, critical care and ambulatory services. The Hospital is part of Montefiore Health System, a premier academic medical center and the University Hospital system for Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital is a New York State-designated Stroke Center and HIV/AIDS Center, and it is home to the Beale Chronic Wound Treatment and Hyperbaric Center and the Montefiore School of Nursing.