Employee Health RN

Job Summary: The Employee Health Nurse assesses, plans, and performs nursing practice with an emphasis on optimizing health, preventing illness and injury and working as a liaison to HR & IP to ensure a smooth transition and protection from a wellbeing perspective. The nurse will work independently in assessing the new hires for their health status with respect to the department’s job tasks and hazards. The nurse will also work with the medical director and IP director in performing the testing required for all new hires. Reports to: Director of Infection Prevention & Control & EHSMinimum Qualifications A minimum of 3 years hospital nursing RI RN active license Certified or trained in respiratory fit testing, TST, immunizations administrations Knowledgeable in the RI Department of Health Rules & regs with new hire screening for healthcare workers Skilled in medical management for post exposure management with blood borne pathogensSuccess Factors Attention to detail, excellent organizational and communication skills, computer skills and knowledge with software programs for reporting data. Has the ability to organize and work independently in correlating workload with job responsibilities. A willingness to accept new challenges and duties to the position. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to collaborate well with colleagues and other healthcare professionals.