Clinical Admin Nurse Consultant – Remote
(Remote considered)
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Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation’s leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
This position works in collaboration with the Director of Safety and Security to maintain a high level of regulatory compliance throughout the clinic. Responsibilities include oversite of the clinic’s Employee Health program and infection prevention program. Primary duties include maintenance of the employee health program, training, data management, facility safety and health audits, investigation of accidents / incidents, case management of employee injuries and illness and surveillance of infection among patients and employees. EHS department liaison for regulatory compliance keeping abreast with OSHA, AAAHC, CDC, APIC and AORN standards.
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- Graduate of approved school of professional nursing
- Registered Nurse, Texas Driver’s License, BLS through American Heart Association
- 2+ years of experience in healthcare employee health / infection control; Employee Health / Infection Control or Safety training experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in nursing, Occupational Health Nurse Certification
- Certified Occupational Health Nurse, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Certification
- Current knowledge of AAAHC accreditation standards. APIC Infection Control Training
- 3+ years of experience as an infection prevention and or employee health nurse. 3+ years of training experience
- Excellent problem, organization, and communication skills
SPECIAL SKILLS
- Good problem, organization, and communication skills
- Knowledge of current federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations. Strong computer and research skills
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $71,200 to $127,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Additional Job Detail Information
Requisition Number 2305574
Business Segment Optum Care Delivery
Employee Status Regular
Job Level Individual Contributor
Travel No
Country: US
Overtime Status Exempt
Schedule Full-time
Shift Day Job
Telecommuter Position Yes
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