Employee Health Nurse Case Manager
Auburn, New York
Auburn Community Hospital

Registered Nurse - ICU

Location: Auburn, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

This position is for a Registered Nurse performing primarily administrative duties related to employee health and case management. This is a non-patient-facing role. Responsibilities include reviewing onboarding documents, managing employee health records, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations.

Schedule

• Monday – Friday
• 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• 24-40 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

Program Management

• Preventative health education and wellness promotion
• Employee health assessments and treatment per policy
• Maintain and manage employee health records

Leave & Case Management

• Workers’ Compensation claims management
• New York State Disability benefits administration
• FMLA / PFL case management, tracking, and renewals
• Communicate employee status and return-to-work updates

Programs & Compliance

• Return-to-work program (light duty coordination)
• New hire fit-for-duty process (physicals, drug testing, immunizations)
• Annual health screenings (PPD, FIT testing)
• Employee health orientation and onboarding
• Participate in Workers’ Compensation and safety meetings
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations

Systems / Documentation

• Maintain policies, procedures, and health records
• Use computer systems for reporting and case tracking

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum of 1 year of acute care experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Knowledge and experience in Workers’ Compensation claims management
• Experience with FMLA and Disability case management
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) competency

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Unexpired government-issued photo ID
• Background check within 1 year covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks prior to start
• Physical exam completed within 12 months prior to start, signed by a licensed provider
• Fit mask test within 12 months, updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within last 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella immunity documentation
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccine records or declination
• 9 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days of start
• Professional references (2 within last 3 years)
• Skills checklist and competency exams as applicable
• Compliance with New York State Nurse Aide Registry and Medicaid Exclusion List requirements

Additional Notes

• This role requires strong administrative and case management skills in an employee health setting.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• The position involves no direct patient care.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Registered Nurse ICU contract role focused on employee health administration.