Occupational Health Nurse - Barnes Jewish Hospital

Occupational Health Nurse - Barnes Jewish Hospital at BJC summary:

An Occupational Health Nurse at Barnes Jewish Hospital provides comprehensive occupational health services including injury evaluation, workers' compensation case management, and pre-employment physicals. This role involves supervising daily operations of Occupational Health and collaborating with interprofessional teams to develop individualized care plans. The position supports employee health, safety, and productivity within a healthcare setting, working day shifts with no weekend or holiday duties.

Come join our team as a full-time Occupational Health Nurse with BJC Corporate Health Services located in St. Louis, this is a rare opportunity to join a great team!

• Outpatient
• 40-Hours per week
• Day Shift
• Benefit Eligible
• NO CALL, NO WEEKENDS, NO HOLIDAYS

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BJC Corporate Health Services comprises several organizations that share a dedication to creating and maintaining healthy workplaces. Serving hundreds of area employers as well as BJC HealthCare, BJC Corporate Health Services specializes in improving worker health, safety and productivity and reducing costs associated with work-related illness/injury and absenteeism.

Role Purpose

Responsible for supervising the daily operations of Occupational Health, managing the Workers' Compensation program, and coordinating delivery of the HSO's Occupational Health Services.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates employee injuries and facilitates appropriate treatment and follow-up.
• Coordinates and delivers occupational health services to employees.
• Responsible for case management oversight and coordination for all worker's compensation claims.
• Performs pre-employment physicals for newly hired employees to determine their eligibility and capacity for the position.
• Develops, implements, and documents individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional team and patient, family or caregiver in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care. Proactively plans and ensures communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care.
• BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's

Experience

• 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• RN

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Experience

• 5-10 years

Licenses & Certifications

• COHN

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

Keywords:

occupational health nurse, workers compensation, employee health, injury evaluation, case management, pre-employment physicals, nursing care plans, workplace safety, healthcare nursing, occupational health services