Occupational Health Nurse Salary in San Antonio, TX

Position Summary:The Occupational Health Nurse, a registered nurse, plays a vital role in overseeing and managing our occupational and employee health programs. They work closely with leadership to establish and maintain adherence to organizational protocols and standards in areas such as OSHA compliance, employee communicable disease training, and management, as well as pre-employment record retention. This role as Occupational Health Nurse collaborates with our Human Resources, Safety, and Security departments on important matters including workman's compensation, workplace ergonomics, and absence/leave/accommodation management. Their expertise and guidance are crucial in ensuring the well-being of our employees and maintaining a safe work environment.Essential Duties: Acts as a resource person/liaison for employee, manager, and system on issues regarding occupational/employee health, regulatory agency rules/regulations/standards and related issues. Demonstrates expertise in occupational/employee health and regulatory rules/regulations/standards using this knowledge in day-to-day practice and decision-making.Leads efforts to identify and prevent disease transmission by collaborating with the infection control resources to establish effective infection control practices.Communicates/collaborates proactively with Infection Control resources on surveillance and follow-up of communicable disease and blood/body fluid exposures.Plans, organizes, and provides occupational/employee health services to all employees/ students/volunteers as necessary, taking a proactive approachCoordinates the provision of employee health services with providers, human resources, ensuring effective communication and seamless service deliveryFacilitates and leads required pre-employment screenings and testing, ensuring compliance with established protocolsMonitors and evaluates compliance with the employee health program requirements and notifies individuals and leadership when there is a deficiency. Keeps up to date with changes in regulations and requirements affecting occupational and employee health, taking the lead in ensuring organizational complianceEducation/Experience:Bachelor's degree in nursing required. Three years of clinical nursing capacity, occupational/employee health, public health, infection control, emergency department or other related area required. In lieu of degree, must have an associate degree in nursing and five years of clinical nursing capacity, occupational/employee health, public health, infection control, emergency department or other related area required. Fluent in English and Spanish required.Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Must have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Must have critical thinking skills and be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must have the ability to work in a changing environment and as part of a team, taking on tasks at all levels. Certificates and Licenses:Licensed by the Texas Board of Registered Nurse required. Current BLS and CPR required. Competencies: Ability to analyze and prioritize risk factors to achieve highest level of health among employees.Ability to coordinate care.Assist in meeting OSHA standards.Ability to provide health education.Ability to manage crises/emergencies.AutonomyInnovative thinkerGood communication skillsExcellent health assessment skillsComputer Skills: Must demonstrates working knowledge of the Internet, Outlook, MS Teams, Power Point, Word and Excel applications. Travel Requirements: In town travel up to 50%. Ability to drive and have access to a vehicle; maintain current driver's license and auto liability insurance. Physical Demands: Data input/ typing, copying, speaking clearly, answering telephones, reading.Eye/hand/foot coordination, fingering/fine dexterity, handling, gripping, squeezing, transferring- vertical/horizontal, lifting/carrying - light 1-20lbs. push/pull, stooping/bending, kneeling, walking, sitting, crouching/squatting, standing, repetitive activity, reaching.Analyzing, assessing/evaluating, explaining/teaching, attention to detail, memory, problem-solving/reasoningAbility to see, close vision-clear vision at < 20 inches, distance vision-clear vision at >20 feet, color vision, peripheral vision, ability to adjust focus, ability to hear. Work Environment: Indoor, exposure/use of sharps, blood/body fluid/tissue, toxic/caustic materials, risk of electrical shock

DescriptionSummary:Provides Physical Therapy Services to patients referred, including assessment, treatment plan development and implementation with the follow-up and discharge planning. Actively assists with clinical aspects of the department, including program development, department operations and Performance Improvement activities. Assists with supervising and coordinating the Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant student programs. In addition, supervises Licensed Physical Therapy Assistants, Rehab Technicians, and Volunteers.CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System is about people. People we meet and care for; people whose lives we enhance, and those whose lives we save. CHRISTUS is about the people who work here: our award-winning medical staff, dedicated housekeeping staff, compassionate nurses and patient-focused ancillary staff. We're about people who need us, from small bumps to massive trauma, no matter their economic bracket. We're about the people of San Antonio, New Braunfels, and all the South Texas communities we serve. Since 1869, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System has grown and flourished just as South Texas has grown. We remain the only Catholic faith-based, non-profit health care system in San Antonio and New Braunfels. Our healing ministry now includes five full-service hospitals with 1,159 licensed beds, and a number of specialty centers.If you are looking to join a rapidly growing faith-based organization that encourages professional development, we want you to become a part of the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa family!Requirements:Bachelor’s, Master’s, or entry level Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited college or university in the area of Physical Therapy is required.All modalities/equipment used by a Physical Therapist as outlined by the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners.Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the Texas Executive Council of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners.BLS certification is required. Must also successfully complete the pre-employment/post job offer health screening examination and the annual screening, each year thereafter as an employee.Work Type: Full TimeEEO is the law - click below for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdfWe endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844) 257-6925.

DescriptionSummary:Implements Physical Therapy treatment programs as directed by the Physical Therapist. Participates in departmental activities such as program development, safety, and infection control. Assists with supervising Physical Therapy Assistant students, Rehab Technicians, and Volunteers.CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System is about people. People we meet and care for; people whose lives we enhance, and those whose lives we save. CHRISTUS is about the people who work here: our award-winning medical staff, dedicated housekeeping staff, compassionate nurses and patient-focused ancillary staff. We're about people who need us, from small bumps to massive trauma, no matter their economic bracket. We're about the people of San Antonio, New Braunfels, and all the South Texas communities we serve. Since 1869, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System has grown and flourished just as South Texas has grown. We remain the only Catholic faith-based, non-profit health care system in San Antonio and New Braunfels. Our healing ministry now includes five full-service hospitals with 1,159 licensed beds, and a number of specialty centers.If you are looking to join a rapidly growing faith-based organization that encourages professional development, we want you to become a part of the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa family!Requirements:Associates degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program or certificate from an accredited school is required.All modalities/equipment used by a Physical Therapy Assistant as outlined by the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners.Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant by the State Board of Executive Council of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners of Texas.BLS certification is required.Must also successfully complete the pre-employment/post job offer health screening examination and the annual screening, each year thereafter as an employee.Work Type: Per Diem As NeededEEO is the law - click below for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdfWe endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844) 257-6925.