Occupational Health Nurse

Job Posting

Title:

Occupational Health Nurse

Hiring Department:
Office of Human Resources

Position Open To:
All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status:
To Be Determined at Offer

Earliest

Start Date:

Ongoing

Position Duration:
Expected to Continue

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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.

For more information about OHP, please visit: -program

Your skills will make a difference. You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. 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.

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs:
  Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through Linked In Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin Cap Metro buses with staff

Hybrid work available. Able to work from home two days a week, based on clinic needs.

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.

• Onsite Assessment and Treatment of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses:
  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 non-emergent 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.
• Occupational Health Medical Surveillance Programs:
  Coordinates and manages employee participation in occupational medical surveillance programs, including, but not limited to, Asbestos, Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazardous Materials (Hazmat), Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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…