Occupational Health Registered Nurse
Auburn, New York
Auburn Community Hospital

Job Opportunity: Occupational Health Registered Nurse

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with at least 3 years of acute care experience (occupational health experience preferred) to provide employee health services including assessments, case management, and compliance with state and federal regulations.

Schedule

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

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct employee health assessments and treatment per policy
• 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 all applicable regulations
• Use electronic health records and reporting systems for documentation and 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)
• Experience with workers’ compensation claims management
• Experience with FMLA and disability case management
• Experience coordinating return-to-work programs
• Strong clinical skills in employee health assessment and triage
• Proficiency with electronic health records and basic computer skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases while maintaining confidentiality and compliance

Certifications & Compliance Requirements

• Active RN license with primary source verification prior to start
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, AHA preferred
• May require ACLS, PALS, NRP, EFM, or other specialty certifications depending on unit assignment (verify as applicable)
• Pass/fail telemetry assessment on cardiac rhythm interpretation may be required on first day of orientation for certain units
• Annual stroke education and NIH Stroke Scale training may be required depending on assignment
• Background checks including SSN trace, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG clearance prior to start
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 30 days of start
• Physical exam completed within 12 months prior to start, signed by licensed provider
• Fit mask test within 12 months and updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tuberculosis screening (PPD, T-Spot, or chest x-ray if prior positive)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunity verification
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within last 10 years or declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccine records or declination

Additional Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific documents including code of conduct, patient abuse reporting, confidentiality agreements, and orientation acknowledgements
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable
• Two professional references within 3 years of hire
• Skills checklist completion required
• Compliance with New York State Nurse Aide Registry and Medicaid Exclusion List requirements

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required stated

This position offers a structured weekday schedule with a focus on employee health and case management within an occupational health setting. Ideal candidates will have strong acute care nursing skills combined with administrative and case management experience.