Registered Nurse (RN) - Occupational Health - $23+ per hour New

Children's Health (Dallas) is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Occupational Health for a nursing job in Dallas, Texas.

• Specialty: Occupational Health
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Job Title & Specialty Area:  Occupational Health Registered Nurse

Department:  Occ Health

Location:  Bright Building - Dallas Campus;  this position is a system wide role and there may be opportunities to float to other locations.  

Shift:  Full Time; Between M - F 6:30am - 5pm with a set third day off, No Holidays

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children’s Health?
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary:
This job is responsible for providing nursing care for employees through a comprehensive program that includes first aid, wellness information, care to employees who become ill or are injured at work,contact tracing, return to work clearance, hospital wide TB screening and immunizations, and monitoring employee health annually and as needed to protect patients and employees.

Responsibilities:
* Review and evaluate employee health histories at employment and update annually; administer appropriate tests and procedures; evaluate results and notify employee and others with a need to know; counsel and assist employees regarding needlesticks, body fluid exposures, work-related injuries, or other health related problems; assess risks, make referrals to an adult care physician, and provide literature when available; and coordinate and administer immunizations annually and at other times as deemed necessary; notify employees and others as appropriate of negative titers and/or hepititis B antibodies, and inform them of available vaccines.
* Complete annual re-evaluation of employees with TB tests and/or chest x-rays, and conduct specific lab tests as ongoing revisions of the charts indicate; maintain employee health records and protect the privacy of employee files to ensure that confidentiality is maintained.
* Maintain Family/Medical Leave records and review the need for a return to work release from a physician for any employee who has been on sick leave for four or more days; prepare and send notices to employees of health-related matters requiring visits, such as annual health screenings, immunizations/vaccinations and similar.
* Coordinate with Infection Control staff regarding possible infectious diseases and work-related problems; and perform other duties and special projects as required.
* Duties may include providing recommendations for home isolation/work restrictions, reviewing daily symptom monitoring results, and communicating with potentially exposed employees.
* Other duties as assigned.

 How You’ll Be Successful:

WORK EXPERIENCE

* At least 3 years previous nursing experience, preferably in occupational health, or in an adult clinic setting Required

EDUCATION
* Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
* Current license to practice in the State of Texas as a Registered Nurse Required
* Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements Required

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

 Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:

· Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.

· 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure

· Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

· Caregiver Leave

· Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement 

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity. 

Children's Health (Dallas) Job ID #2​3​6​7​5. Posted job title: Occupational Health RN

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children for 110 years, and generation to come. We recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community.

Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

• Wellness and fitness programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Holiday Pay
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance