Employee Health RN Ex

This position is subject to the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Steward Health Care Workforce. Employees in this position will be required to provide adequate proof of vaccination for COVID-19 by an FDA-approved vaccine prior to starting work. Steward will consider requests for exemptions from this vaccine requirement based on medical condition or sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable Federal laws.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Human Resources and Quality in coordination with the Infection Control Committee, and Environment of Care Committee (EOC), the Occupational Health Nurse establishes and implements hospital wide guidelines directed toward the prevention, detection, and control of work-related injuries/illnesses among hospital employees. Responsible for the processing of Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Health Assessment of new hires, and Annual Employee Health Requirements, and tracking, assessing, and analyzing Employee Health Safety concerns. Responsible for the management programs for the facility on work accommodations, light duty restrictions, and return to work status and clearance on employees. Coordinates the Employee Health Program with the Infection Control Practitioner, Safety Officer, and Workplace Violence Committee (WVC).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Current licensure in Texas as a Registered Nurse.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.

Minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience with management experience required.

Experience related to occupational health required.

Steward Health Care complies with applicable Federal and State civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, alienage, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability. Steward Health Care does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, citizenship, alienage, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability.