Occupational Health Nurse

Job Description Summary

The Registered Nurse II provides direct occupational health and wellness services to employees at the Resonac onsite health clinic. Working independently on assigned clinic days, the RN delivers occupational health services and nursing support for primary care, preventive health, employee wellness, and population health initiatives. Responsibilities include employee health screenings, injury and exposure management, health promotion activities, care coordination, immunizations, drug testing, and other clinical services aimed at supporting a healthy and productive workforce. The RN serves as the primary onsite clinical resource, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality care while promoting regulatory compliance and exceptional customer service.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC005857 MCP - Occupational Health Resonac

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Work Shift

Job Description

Occupational Medicine Duties

Occupational Health Surveillance

• Conduct pre-employment, post-offer, periodic, and return-to-work health assessments.
• Perform OSHA-regulated medical surveillance activities.
• Administer and coordinate: Respirator medical evaluations Respirator fit testing, Audiometric testing/hearing conservation programs, Vision screening programs, Pulmonary function testing (spirometry) and regulatory physical support services, Hazard-specific surveillance programs

Work-Related Injury Management

• Evaluate and triage occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Coordinate treatment plans under provider direction.
• Assist in management of: Lacerations, Sprains and strains, Minor fractures and musculoskeletal injuries, Eye injuries, Exposure incidents, bloodborne pathogen exposures, Heat stress and environmental exposures
• Monitor employee recovery and support return-to-work activities.
• Coordinate restricted duty and modified duty recommendations.
• Maintain workers' compensation and employer-required documentation.

Occupational Health Compliance

• Maintain OSHA-compliant medical records and surveillance documentation.
• Ensure compliance with: OSHA regulations, DHEC requirements, Workers' compensation requirements, Employer occupational health policies, MUSC Health standards
• Track employee medical clearance status.
• Manage fitness-for-duty documentation and employee health clearances.
• Coordinate required follow-up testing and surveillance activities.

Clinical Operations

• Support daily clinic operations and patient flow management.
• Ensure examination room, supplies, medications, and equipment are stocked and maintained.
• Monitor vaccine inventory and medication storage requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Assist with infection prevention activities and regulatory inspections.
• Support Epic documentation accuracy and workflow compliance.
• Collaborate with providers, administrators, Human Resources, Safety, and Resonac leadership.

Care Coordination & Population Health

• Identify care gaps and coordinate outreach efforts.
• Assist in analyzing clinic utilization and wellness outcomes.
• Support employer population health reporting initiatives.
• Participate in employee wellness education and engagement activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current unrestricted South Carolina Registered Nurse license.
• Three (3) years of nursing experience.
• Current BLS certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• Occupational Health, Primary Care, Employee Health, Urgent Care, or Ambulatory Care experience preferred.
• Experience with Epic EHR.
• Experience conducting OSHA medical surveillance activities.
• Spirometry, Audiometric Testing, and Respirator Fit Test certification preferred.
• COHN or COHN-S certification preferred.

Physical & Work Environment

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and assisting patients.
• Travel to Santee Cooper worksites and generating stations for mobile occupational health services.
• Exposure to clinical and industrial environments requiring adherence to safety protocols.
• Ability to support emergency response situations and occupational injury evaluations.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor of Nursing degree required. A minimum of one year of work experience as a registered nurse required. Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.  Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Physical Requirements:

1. Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
2. Proficiency in manual dexterity and fine motor skills for tasks such as taking patient vitals, administering injections, or conducting physical exams.
3. Capacity to lift and move patients or medical equipment as needed.
4. Visual acuity and color perception to accurately read medical charts, documents, and monitors.
5. Auditory ability to effectively communicate with patients and colleagues, as well as to perceive important sounds such as alarms or patient instructions.
6. Stamina and resilience to handle the physical and emotional demands of providing patient care, including long shifts and potentially stressful situations.
7. Mobility to navigate clinical environments, including moving between patient rooms, offices, and other areas of the facility.
8. Compliance with infection control protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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