RN, Registered Nurse - Occupational Health

In accordance with Associate Health policies and procedures, interprets and evaluates historical data, laboratory reports and screening tests to accurately determine current health status, vaccine needs, etc. Administers annual tuberculosis testing for all Associates and others as required. Conducts appropriate follow-up of positive results and ensures compliance with CDC recommendation and OSHA requirements. Provides post-exposure surveillance for Associates exposed to tuberculosis, needle sticks and other exposures to infectious disease.

Reviews charts and information to determine if HIV testing is necessary. In accordance with policy and Federal law, counsels Associates for pre and post -HIV testing. Provides follow-up care in accordance with established protocol and in consultation with physician.

Provides accurate documentation and maintains Associate Health records and ensures confidentiality of all Associate records. Sees Associates who become ill or are injured at work. Works with the Occupational Health Representative to facilitate Associate workplace injuries or exposures in accordance with the CHRISTUS Health Texas Occupational Injury Assistance Plan (TOIAP).

Evaluates Associate health status and determines eligibility to return to work, refers to Emergency Department or sends Associate home if appropriate. Sees Associates returning to work after a Leave of Absence or illness and issues the appropriate return to work clearance. Provides all Associates and other designated populations immunization for vaccine preventable diseases such as MMR, Hepatitis B, TDAP, Varicella, & Influenza, as required by state law and policy.

Provides proper follow-up with Associates to ensure compliance. Records all vaccination information in accordance with policy and Federal and state law. Works collaboratively with other Occupational Health staff to develop and recommend Associate Health policies and procedures, forms and other improvement processes.

May serve as a member of the Infection Control Committee and Safety Committee. Maintains professional currency and relevance by reading professional literature, committee participation and continuing education. Consults with Regional Occupational Health Manager as needed on matters relating to health assessment findings or fitness for duty concerns, ADAAA issues, Associate illnesses, return to work issues or regulatory compliance matters such OSHA, CDC, Texas Department of Health Services, or TJC and any other matters of concern.

Demonstrates competence to perform responsibilities in a manner that meets the age-specific and developmental needs of individuals served by department. Appropriately adapts individual assessment, treatment and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific and other developmental needs of individuals served. Performs other duties as assigned