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Posted: 06-Feb-26
Location: Houston, Texas
Type: Full Time
Categories:
General Nursing
Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet(r) nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Occupational Health Coordinator is a professional registered nurse who, under the supervision of the Employee Health Manager, assists with functions required developing and implementing an effective Employee Health Program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: Bachelor of Science Nursing - Preferred
Current valid Texas RN nursing license
Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program.
Work Experience: 1 years clinical experience; 1 years employee health experience preferred
Equipment Operated: PC, Photocopier, fax/modem and printer
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Communication Skills:
Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking)
Writing/Composing: (Correspondence/Reports)
Other Skills:
Analytical, Mathematics, Medical Terminology, P.C., Statistical [Preferred],
Advanced Education Preference:
Advanced Training Specialty: Basic CDC or AOHP Training
Bachelor's Degree Major: B.S. Nursing
Work Schedule: Flexible, Weekdays, Travel, On Call
*(May require extended hours in addition to weekend/holidays for special projects/ extenuating circumstances).
Other Requirements: Ability to collect, compile and interpret data. Self-organizational skills, requires minimal supervision. Basic knowledge of Employee Health Procedures. Familiar with Quality Improvement/Utilization Management functions and external regulatory agency requirement. Basic knowledge of Microsoft functions.
