Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN - Employee Health in Bellingham, Washington.....

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $98,000 – $147,000 annually. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Our Employee Health RN establishes standards of practice in occupational health and works with the employee safety manager to ensure responsible management of employee health concerns.

What you will enjoy:

Conducts post-offer immunization screenings, evaluates accident and illness incident reports, and assesses needs for education and immunizations according to specific job classifications.
Investigates and manages exposures to blood borne pathogens as well as other exposures to contagious diseases utilizing, comprehensive case management approach.
Maintains programs and services as required to remain in compliance with OSHA and DNV standards and mandates.
Participates in developing patient care aspects of onsite programs including development and implementation of policies and procedures to maintain the program.
Assists in the development and implementation of new policies and programs and continuous quality improvement activities.
Responsible for infectious disease prevention, surveillance and post exposure treatment and follow up.
Conducts new hire medical screening; TB screening; immunization of healthcare workers against specific illnesses.
Maintains confidential healthcare worker medical files.
Performs other duties as assigned.

What you will bring:

Accredited School of Nursing Required: Nursing.
Minimum of 3 years current nursing practice required, preferably in an acute care setting.
Registered Nurse in state of practice.
Basic Life Support

Additional Skills:

Demonstrated knowledge and interest in OSHA regulations, occupational safety, occupational exposure management, injury/illness intervention and case management.
Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer: proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Public speaking and community education program development and presentations.
Certification by the American Board for Occupational Health Nurses preferred.

Working Conditions:

Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.
Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.