Occupational Health Specialist - St. Lawrence Region

Job Title: Occupational Health Specialist, RN

Department: WorkReady

Location: Canton, NY with travel to surrounding locations in Gouverneur, Massena and Potsdam, NY

Hours Per Week: Per Diem

Schedule: 8-hour days

SUMMARY:  Under the direction of the Occupational Health Manager, the Occupational Health Specialist will assist with health information collection and review for new/established employees, volunteers, students and contract personnel as well as the administration of required immunizations, drug screens or lab work across the health system.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Health assessment, information collection and review, immunization administration, phlebotomy and urine drug screening

• Event investigation, report development,

• Data entry, health file development and maintenance

• Implementation of policies, special projects

• This does not represent a complete or all-encompassing view – other duties may be assigned / required / or change to meet the business needs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Degree

• New York State Registered Nurse license

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Required Certification/Licensure​

• Current BLS certification

• Minimum 3 years’ acute care experience as a Registered Nurse

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience in a physician office or occupational health setting in a healthcare organization.

• Immunization administration experience

• Bachelor’s degree or currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program

• Comfortable working knowledge with computer systems, inputting data, spreadsheets

• Critical thinking and strong organizational skills.

• Excellent oral/written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while interacting effectively with other members of a diverse team.

• Preferred: knowledge of Workers Compensation, FMLA, Disability and OSHA.

• Ability to assess a person’s fitness to perform duties as defined in the job description

• Ability to handle multiple concurrent situations.

• Strong time management skills, punctuality and dependability

• Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for variable periods of time.

• Standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling and lifting up to 25 pounds.

• Close visual acuity, read charts, analyze and prepare data, viewing a computer screen, dials, equipment settings, literature and other
  printed or handwritten materials.

• Work with equipment and manipulate equipment settings, computer keyboard, etc.

• Individual may be required to work non-standard shifts as needed (weekend, evenings, swing shift, or some combination).

• Travel may be required to all St. Lawrence Health facilities and clinics

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$71,000.00 - $95,000.00

CITY:

Canton

POSTAL CODE:

13617

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relev