Position Summary:

• Provides general occupational nursing services, including triage of patients, and treatment of minor injuries in New Brunswick.
• Develops, implements and maintains surveillance programs to meet regulatory and accreditation standards and university needs.
• Tracks and reviews all test results, health questionnaires with NP/PA/MD.
• Provides case management for occupational injuries and illnesses on New Brunswick, Camden and Newark campuses, cooperative extensions and farms.
• Serves as liaison with Department of Risk Management and Workers' Compensation Third Party Administrator (TPA), providing them with updates on employee status.
• Evaluates and coordinates injury prevention efforts based on injury data.
• Implements and maintains the Quality Assurance program.
• Helps to maintain the Occupational Health Department's policies and procedures.
• Provides consultations to Newark and Camden campuses related to provisions of occupational health services.
• Develops and provides wellness initiatives for employees.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, or an equivalent combination of education and/or related experience.
• Two (2) years of experience in either Occupational Health, Emergency Nursing or strong clinical skills experience.

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to drive to locations on the New Brunswick, Newark and Camden campuses, the Rutgers COOP Extension Farms and to other locations as assigned.
• Ability to type.
• Ability to sit for prolong periods.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Special Conditions:

• Clean Driving Record.
• This position requires full-time, on-site attendance.

Posting Number: 25ST0048

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