Occupational Health Nurse (41426)

Overview: Salary Range $94,647.00 - $124,885.00 Salary Position Type Full Time Job Shift Monday - Friday - 8:00am to 5:00pm Education Level 2 Year Degree Category Nurse

Description: Community Health Care is a leading non-profit organization that offers quality health care to underserved patients in Pierce County. We provide comprehensive family practice care, including medical, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health services in our seven clinics. We seek to continuously improve our commitment and service to our patients and community. We want you to join us in our mission to provide the highest quality healthcare with compassionate and accessible service for all. We offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, 12 Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Continuing Education, Employee Assistant Program and more! We are looking for an Occupational Health Nurse to join our team! The Occupational Health Nurse will oversee and coordinate employee health programs, workplace safety initiatives, and regulatory compliance across our organization. This role is responsible for managing employee immunization and health requirements, responding to workplace exposures and injuries, supporting infection prevention efforts, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and other healthcare regulations. As a key member of the Quality team, you will serve as the primary resource for employee health matters, partnering with leadership, clinical staff, and external agencies to promote a safe and healthy work environment.

Key Responsibilities: Manage employee health records, immunizations, TB testing, and onboarding health requirements. Coordinate employee vaccination programs, including annual influenza clinics. Respond to and investigate workplace exposures, injuries, bloodborne pathogen incidents, and communicable disease concerns. Administer return-to-work protocols and employee health follow-up activities. Oversee OSHA compliance, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) management, and hazardous chemical training programs. Support N95 fit testing, staff education, and occupational health training initiatives. Serve as administrator for the Washington State Immunization Information System (WAIIS).Develop and maintain occupational health policies, procedures, and compliance programs. Analyze employee health data, prepare reports, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications: Current RN license for the State of Washington Minimum 2 plus years' experience as a registered nurse in an employee health environment.