Occupational Health Nurse, RN job at WakeMed Health & Hospitals Cary, NC, US

Job Description

Overview: The Occupational Health Nurse serves as the primary agent for the organization and implementation of all occupational health and safety related activities for all WakeMed facilities. The customer population is defined as all WakeMed employees, medical staff, contractors, academic staff, and volunteers. Activities include: evaluation and intervention for all healthcare workers who might harbor infectious agents; evaluation and follow-up for employees who have been exposed to hazardous or infectious agents in the workplace; serves as case manager for occupational injuries/illnesses and the return-to-work process; ensuring that all facilities meet the requirements of the NC Occupational Safety and Health Act; serves as an employee advocate related to health care and treatment; provides direct nursing care to patient population; counsels employees in illness, injury management and prevention; assists in the administration of pre-placement assessments, the return to work process for all work-related, and personal illnesses; maintains error-free medical records; administers vaccine and health surveillance programs. Department Description:

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit .

EOE

Licensure: Registered Nurse Required Education: Diploma Nursing Required - Or Associate's Degree Nursing Required - And Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred Experience: 2 Years Clinical - Ambulatory Care Required - Or 1 Year Nursing - Occupational Health Required - And Human Resources - Worker's Compensation Or Clinical - Infection Prevention and Control Preferred

Job Tags

Full time, For contractors,

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