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University of Texas at Austin

Public research university in Austin, TX

Occupational Health Nurse

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeAustin, TX, USA$60k

About the Job

Requirements

  • Hold an active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license to practice in Texas.
  • Hold Basic Life Support certification, including CPR/AED.

Responsibilities

  • Provide nursing care within the Registered Nurse’s scope of practice and in accordance with Standing Delegated Orders issued by the Medical Director.
  • Assess and treat nonemergent work-related injuries and illnesses; provide first aid; determine the need for advanced care; coordinate emergency medical response when indicated; make appropriate medical referrals; and conduct follow-up evaluations as needed.
  • Perform vital signs, physical assessments, respirator fit testing, audiograms, immunizations, and tuberculosis screening.
  • Coordinate and manage employee participation in occupational medical surveillance programs, including Asbestos, Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazardous Materials, Department of Transportation, Respiratory Protection, Laboratory Animal Personnel, Reactor Operator, and Hearing Protection programs.
  • Manage the Respiratory Protection and Hearing Protection Programs, including respirator fit testing and audiometric testing in accordance with applicable program requirements and regulatory guidelines.
  • Maintain current medical clearances for faculty and staff enrolled in occupational health surveillance programs and assist in developing and implementing new or revised medical surveillance requirements as warranted.
  • Collaborate with Human Resources and the Workers’ Compensation unit regarding workers’ compensation claims, Sick Leave Pool matters, and return-to-work cases.
  • Use active listening and problem-solving skills to identify employee needs and provide appropriate referrals and resources.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation and administrative records in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, confidentiality standards, and Human Resources policies and procedures.
  • Develop and communicate Occupational Health Program programs, policies, procedures, and educational information to employees, management, and university leadership through presentations, committee participation, written reports, electronic correspondence, web content, and social media.
  • Serve as essential personnel and the primary on-call clinician for work-related injuries and occupational exposures occurring outside Occupational Health Program operating hours, including response to campus emergencies and evacuations.
  • Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Hold Certified Occupational Health Nurse or Certified Occupational Health Nurse–Specialist certification through the American Board for Occupational Health Nurses.

About the Company

University of Texas at Austin

Public research university in Austin, TX

University of Texas at Austin is a public research university in Austin, Texas. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional education across a broad range of fields.

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