Employee Health RN
Auburn, New York
Auburn Community Hospital

Job Opportunity: Acute Care Float Registered Nurse

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

Job Summary

This is a non-patient facing Employee Health Registered Nurse role requiring at least 3 years of acute care experience (occupational health experience preferred). The position involves employee health assessments, case management, compliance, and administrative duties related to employee wellness and regulatory programs.

Schedule

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

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct employee health assessments and triage
• Provide preventative health education and wellness promotion
• Manage employee health records and documentation
• Oversee Workers’ Compensation claims and New York State Disability benefits administration
• Manage FMLA/PFL case tracking and renewals
• Coordinate return-to-work programs including light duty assignments
• Facilitate new hire fit-for-duty processes (physicals, drug testing, immunizations)
• Conduct annual health screenings (e.g., PPD, FIT testing)
• Participate in safety and Workers’ Compensation meetings
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
• Utilize electronic health records and reporting systems for case tracking

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York
• Minimum 3 years of acute care nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) Certification
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement

Certifications & Compliance Requirements

• Active RN license with primary source verification prior to start
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification preferred
• Background checks including criminal, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG screenings required prior to start
• Physical exam completed within 12 months prior to start, signed by a licensed provider
• Fit mask test within 12 months and 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 verification
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccine records or declination
• Drug screening (9 panel) within 30 days of start
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and safety acknowledgements
• Required competency exams and pass/fail testing as applicable
• Professional references (2 within last 3 years)
• Skills checklist verification

Additional Notes

• This role is not patient-facing.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Strong administrative and case management skills are essential.
• Compliance with all state-specific and facility-specific documentation and policies is mandatory.

This position is ideal for experienced acute care RNs interested in employee health and occupational nursing within a structured weekday schedule.