OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH REGISTERED NURSE / RN

Overview :

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide :

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs and more

Description :

Shift : Full Time 7am3 : 30 pm

Location : Emory Hospital Midtown - 550 Peachtree St NE Atlanta, Georgia 30308 United States

Emorys Occupational Health Services (OHS) is a multidisciplinary team which mission is to ensure the health and safety of the Emory community.

OHS has 10 locations in Metro-Atlanta, co-located at each of the main Emory Hospitals.

This position is for Emorys hub for post-offer health assessments to assist employees meet their occupational health requirements related to immunizations, respirator clearance and fit testing, vision test, drug screening, vital signs and any other job specific requirement.

We are seeking a capable Registered Nurse / RN for Occupational Health Services to strive to promote safety and protection of patients and employees through effective assessment and surveillance of Emory Healthcare (EHC) employees.

• The RN supports the Employee Health Services by conducting employee health screenings for new and annual employees, volunteers and contractors performing work for EHC, promotes a safe work environment while adhering to applicable EHC policies and procedures, and supporting the EHC's Vision Alignment Matrix.
• Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
• Conducts occupational health screenings for new and annual employees, immunizations, tracking, monitoring follow-up of occupational exposures and providing employee education and wellness information.
• The Employee Health Nurse shall maintain the privacy of the employee and confidentiality of the medical record. Responsible for immunizations as per EHC Employee Health Services standing orders and recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

Assists with planning, implementation, evaluation of annual influenza vaccine program.

May require travel to work at other sites when needed. Perform New Hire Health Assessments. Performs Annual Health Assessments.

Administers Vaccines per standing orders for EHC Employee Health.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• All nurses employed in roles requiring an unencumbered nursing license must have a valid, active license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board and current Basic Life Support Certification.
• COHN certification preferred.
• Current clinical knowledge of state and federal regulations on health issues, occupational hazards and safety issues.
• Three (3) years experience in an Urgent Care Setting preferred

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet designated ambulatory practice.

We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

Additional Details :

Supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. Emory Healthcare (EHC) is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and / or veteran's status.

EHC does not discriminate on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. EHC respects, values, and celebrates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals.

EHC aspires to create an environment of collaboration and true belonging for all our patients and team members. Emory Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

ACCOMODATIONS : EHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday;
• frequently); 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking;

Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS : Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks.

• Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to : Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals / gases / fumes / vapors;
• Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot / Cold Temperatures; Indoor / Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting;
• Patient care / handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators;

environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.