Employee Health Nurse-Full Time

• We are patient-centered. Everything we do must be linked to our ability to deliver better, safer outcomes for our patients.
• We are innovative. We nurture an environment that fosters unconventional thinking, a passion for discovery, and the open-mindedness to invite discovery from unexpected places.
• We are respectful. We are deeply respectful of our patients, their families, and each of our colleagues who serve them in so many different and important ways.
• We are collaborative. We understand that asking for and offering help in how to do better is not just a right, but among our most important responsibilities.
• We are agile. We cannot just be comfortable with change; we must embrace it as proof that we are making progress.
• We are responsible. Because our work is focused on people's well-being, we approach it with the highest level of ethical, fiduciary, and environmental responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Support COVID staff response including communications, testing, follow ups, and vaccine planning/administration
• Investigation and root-cause analysis of work-related accident/illness and near-miss/unsafe conditions. Collaborate with Employee Health & Safety team to identify trends, develop measures to prevent future incidents, and implement systems for tracking
• Thorough and accurate documentation of investigations, L&I claims, and immunizations in complex employee records database system
• Participate in the SCCA Employee Health & Safety Committee and various subcommittees (e.g. SCCA Sharps Committee, SCCA Lift Committee, SCCA Lab Quality Improvement/Integrity Committee)
• Maintain Bureau of Labor Statistics and OSHA 300 Logs and ensure timely posting by the required deadlines
• Conduct exposure incident response, treatment, and evaluation (ie. Bloodborne Pathogens, chemicals)
• Write, review, and provide input into occupational health program policy and procedure development, ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations
• Provide other services as requested

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a professional nurse required, at least 5 years of experience preferred
• Licensed RN in the State of Washington.
• Current BLS AHA Health Provider Card (or equivalent course, such as by the American Red Cross) and renewal required every two years
• Nursing degree required, Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Effective and demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) or Certified Occupational Health Nurse - Specialist (COHN-S) certification from the American Board of Occupational Health Nursing (ABOHN) preferred
• Experience in public speaking and training for group programs

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