POSITION SUMMARY:

This position plans, coordinates and administers comprehensive occupational health program including pre-placement screening of new hires, monitoring of employee health, illness and injury prevention, and health and wellness education to protect patients and employees, ensures facility-wide immunizations/inoculation to prevent spread of communicable disease.  Facilitates compliance with workers’ compensation laws and Americans with Disabilities Acts.

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:

Minimum:

(1) Associate Degree, (2) Four years acute nursing experience, (3) Training and demonstrated competency in physical assessment.

Desired:

(1)   B.S.N.

(2)   Nurse practitioner desired

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

Minimum:

(1)   Current California RN license.

(2)   BLS

 Desired:

(1) Certification in Occupational Health.

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:

Working knowledge of principles/practices occupational health/safety, of State Workers Compensation laws, and of OSHA regulations.  Numerical ability to prepare statistical reports.  Analytical and grammatical skills are necessary to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.  Must be fluent in spoken and written English.  Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

PHYSICAL JOB CLASSIFICATION:

Light Work

PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:

Mobility and manual dexterity.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Exposed to biological and chemical hazards, noise, dust, fumes, and vibrations. Majority of work is performed indoors, protected from the elements but not necessarily temperature extremes. 

PATIENTS SERVED:

Employees

Revisions to the job description, accountabilities, and measures may be required due to patient care needs and/or efficient operation of the Medical Center.  You will be advised in writing of any changes.  It is also understood that the job description is not all-inclusive and you may be required to perform other related duties.  The incumbent is accountable for reviewing the job description and updating as necessary.

I have read and understand this job description and agree to fulfill the accountabilities and performance measures as described.