Per Diem RN Employee Health
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, Washington is seeking a Per Diem RN Employee Health to support the health, safety, and wellbeing of healthcare professionals.
About the Role
In this unique nursing opportunity, you'll combine clinical expertise, critical thinking, and a passion for prevention to create a healthier, safer workplace for caregivers. You'll serve as a clinical expert in occupational health, workplace safety, and infectious disease management, partnering with Human Resources, Infection Prevention, Safety teams, and organizational leaders to promote a safe work environment.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and support daily operations of the caregiver health clinic
- Conduct pre-employment health and immunization screenings
- Manage immunization, TB screening, and occupational health programs
- Lead investigations and case management for infectious disease exposures
- Evaluate workplace illness and injury reports
- Guide caregivers and leaders through work restrictions and return-to-work processes
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, DNV, CDC, state, and organizational requirements
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee health records
- Collaborate with Infection Prevention, Safety, HR, and leadership teams
- Participate in outbreak investigations, exposure follow-up, and infection prevention initiatives
- Assist with policy development, education programs, and quality improvement efforts
- Provide cross-coverage support for Infection Prevention functions
- Participate in on-call rotation as needed
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Current WA Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Minimum three years of current nursing practice experience
- Strong knowledge of occupational health, employee wellness, and workplace safety principles
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computer-based documentation systems
- Excellent communication, presentation, and education skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
- Occupational health, employee health, clinic, or related nursing experience
- Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) credential
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay: $48.52 - $72.78, plus a 15% differential in lieu of benefits
- 403(b) retirement savings plan
- Wellness benefits and caregiver discount programs
- Expanded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Mental health and wellbeing resources
- Flexible scheduling opportunities
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunities to contribute to system-wide health and safety initiatives
Pay
$48.52 - $72.78 per hour, plus a 15% differential in lieu of benefits
Location
Nestled between Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia, Bellingham offers an incredible Pacific Northwest lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to the Salish Sea, Mount Baker, miles of hiking and biking trails, vibrant local shops and restaurants, and endless outdoor recreation opportunities.