RN - Occupational Health

Responsibilities

Capital Medical Group is a newly acquired physician practice group within Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS. We are seeking an experienced, strategic Human Resources leader to help shape the future of our organization and support the continued growth of a large, multi-specialty medical practice serving patients across the Washington, DC area and the DMV.

At Capital Medical Group, our mission is simple but powerful: to provide personalized, innovative, equitable, and high-quality care that improves the lives of our patients and their families. As the largest multi-specialty physician practice in the region, we support more than 50 medical and surgical specialties through a network of hospitals and care locations, including GW Hospital, Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, GW Urgent Care, and affiliated sites throughout the DMV.

Qualifications

Works collaboratively with employees, leadership, medical providers, and office staff to support employee health, wellness, and regulatory compliance. Completes Shared Services responsibilities and maintains accurate employee health records in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory standards. Practices nursing according to established standards of practice while promoting a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.

• Coordinate and administer employee occupational health services, including pre-employment health screenings, immunization reviews, fit testing, and health clearances.
• Partner with the GWUH Occupational Health Team to support employee health initiatives, including annual influenza vaccination programs, tuberculosis screening, and other regulatory health requirements.
• Manage and track employee immunization records, health assessments, and compliance documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Assist with the evaluation, documentation, and follow-up of workplace injuries and exposures, including needle-stick incidents, bloodborne pathogen exposures, and other occupational health events.
• Facilitate post-exposure protocols and coordinate care with designated healthcare providers and occupational health partners.
• Conduct respiratory fit testing and maintain accurate records of employee certifications and compliance requirements.
• Monitor employee health compliance related to OSHA, CDC, Joint Commission, and other applicable regulatory agencies.
• Educate employees and managers on occupational health policies, infection prevention practices, workplace safety, and wellness initiatives.
• Coordinate return-to-work evaluations and fitness-for-duty assessments as appropriate.
• Maintain confidential employee health records in compliance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
• Generate reports and track key occupational health metrics to identify trends and support workforce health initiatives.
• Serve as a liaison between employees, managers, Human Resources, Infection Prevention, and external occupational health providers.
• Support employee wellness, injury prevention, and health promotion programs throughout the organization.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of occupational health policies, procedures, and programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Associate's degree or higher in Nursing, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience consistent with organizational requirements.

Licensure: Current and valid District of Columbia license as a Registered Nurse (RN), or evidence of application for D.C. licensure as permitted by organizational policy. Maintain all licenses and certifications required for assigned nursing responsibilities.

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse. Ambulatory care, primary care, internal medicine, family medicine, care coordination, or other relevant clinical nursing experience preferred. Direct patient-care experience strongly preferred. Experience providing patient education, telephone or electronic clinical triage, medication management support, and care coordination preferred. Experience working collaboratively with physicians and advanced practice providers in an ambulatory clinical environment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong clinical assessment, prioritization, and nursing judgment skills. Ability to appropriately prioritize competing in-person, telephone, and electronic patient-care needs. Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and appropriately escalate clinical concerns. Strong patient education and communication skills. Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary, team-based clinical environment. Ability to use electronic medical record systems and manage clinical work queues, patient communications, and clinical documentation. Strong organizational and time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple patient-care responsibilities in a fast-paced ambulatory environment. Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care, clinical quality, patient safety, teamwork, and service excellence.