Occupational Health Nurse

General Notes

At the HealthPoint Occupational Health Program, we are committed to protecting the health, safety, and well-being of the UT community. We provide occupational health expertise, medical surveillance, health assessments, and support for work-related injuries, illnesses, and exposures. Through collaboration with employees, supervisors, Environmental Health & Safety, and other university partners, we help promote a safe and healthy work environment and ensure employees are supported in safely performing their work.

Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience. If you're the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you'll like working in our department and for UT Austin.

Purpose

Develops, coordinates, and administers occupational health programs designed to prevent and reduce workplace hazards. Performs clinical and administrative duties within the HealthPoint Occupational Health Program, a division of Human Resources. Provides nursing assessment, treatment, and follow-up care to faculty and staff while exercising professional nursing judgment within the RN's scope of practice and in accordance with Standing Delegated Orders (SDOs) issued by the Medical Director.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care within the RN's individual and professional scope of practice and in accordance with Standing Delegated Orders (SDOs) issued by the Medical Director.
• Assesses and treats nonemergent work-related injuries and illnesses; provides first aid; determines the need for advanced care; and coordinates emergency medical response when indicated.
• Makes appropriate medical referrals and conducts follow-up evaluations as needed.
• Performs clinical skills including, but not limited to, vital signs, physical assessments, respirator fit testing, audiograms, immunizations, and tuberculosis screening.
• Coordinates and manages employee participation in occupational medical surveillance programs, including, but not limited to, Asbestos, Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazardous Materials (Hazmat), Department of Transportation (DOT), Respiratory Protection, Laboratory Animal Personnel, Reactor Operator, and Hearing Protection programs.
• Manages the Respiratory Protection and Hearing Protection Programs, including respirator fit testing and audiometric testing in accordance with applicable program requirements and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintains current medical clearances for faculty and staff enrolled in occupational health surveillance programs and assists in the development and implementation of new or revised medical surveillance requirements as warranted.
• Collaborates with Human Resources and the Workers' Compensation unit regarding workers' compensation claims, Sick Leave Pool matters, and return-to-work cases.
• Utilizes active listening and problem-solving skills to identify employee needs and provide appropriate referrals and resources.
• Maintains accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation and administrative records in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, confidentiality standards, and Human Resources policies and procedures.
• Develops and communicates Occupational Health Program (OHP) programs, policies, procedures, and educational information to employees, management, and university leadership through a variety of communication methods, including presentations, committee participation, written reports, electronic correspondence, web content, and social media.
• Serves as essential personnel and the primary on-call clinician for work-related injuries and occupational exposures occurring outside OHP operating hours, including response to campus emergencies and evacuations.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in the State of Texas.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, including CPR/AED.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) or Certified Occupational Health Nurse–Specialist (COHN-S) certification through the American Board for Occupational Health Nurses (ABOHN).

Salary Range

$60,000

Working Conditions

• May be required to wear uniforms or PPE.
• May be exposed to biohazards.
• Use of manual dexterity.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.
• Letter of interest.