Occupational Health Nurse

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with patients, families, management, and the medical community.
• Assess and identify occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses, and triage care appropriately.
• Develop and implement care plans, providing treatments per established Nursing Protocols and Guidelines.
• Work independently within the scope of Occupational Health Nursing.
• Perform physical assessments and screening tests (e.g., strep screens, urine dipstick, glucose testing, tympanogram, EKG, vision and hearing screenings, drug/alcohol testing) to obtain nursing diagnoses.
• Refer patients to a Family Nurse Practitioner, Physician, or outside specialist when assessment indicates a need for care beyond the scope of Occupational Health Nursing.
• Facilitate care, testing, or medical services (e.g., x-rays, prescriptions, physical therapy).
• Document care, referrals, and follow-ups in electronic systems and medical charts.
• Discuss findings, referrals, treatments, and follow-up care with employees, considering their education, understanding, and cultural background.
• Educate employees on health and wellness issues, utilizing present complaints as "teachable moments."
• Obtain diagnoses and functional activity restrictions from external providers, evaluating the appropriateness of restrictions in relation to the employee's recovery and functional ability.
• Cook up care, testing, or medical services (e.g., x-rays, prescriptions, physical therapy).
• Document care, referrals, and follow-ups in electronic systems and medical charts.
• Discuss findings, referrals, treatments, and follow-up care with employees, considering their education, understanding, and cultural background.
• Educate employees on health and wellness issues, utilizing present complaints as "teachable moments."
• Obtain diagnoses and functional activity restrictions from external providers, evaluating the appropriateness of restrictions in relation to the employee's recovery and functional ability.
• Cook up care, testing, or medical services (e.g., x-rays, prescriptions, physical therapy).
• Document care, referrals, and follow-ups in electronic systems and medical charts.
• Discuss findings, referrals, treatments, and follow-up care with employees, considering their education, understanding, and cultural background.
• Educate employees on health and wellness issues, utilizing present complaints as "teachable moments."
• Obtain diagnoses and functional activity restrictions from external providers, evaluating the appropriateness of restrictions in relation to the employee's recovery and functional ability.

Qualifications

• Minimum Educational Requirements: Associate Degree in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Preferred. Active Nursing License.
• Employees in this role must possess: Strong knowledge of acute illnesses, injuries, chronic diseases, and preventive care.
• Excellent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills, along with good listening abilities.
• Self-motivation and the ability to make sound judgments while working independently.
• Capability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Successful completion of required training.
• Good organizational skills, the ability to prioritize work, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Team-oriented mindset.
• Basic knowledge of facility safety and regulatory requirements, basic computer skills, and familiarity with various software packages (e.g., SAP, Intranet, Microsoft Office).
• Commitment to safety.
• Ability to accept and provide constructive feedback.
• Strong complex problem-solving abilities.
• Independent judgment.
• Effective social skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning.
• Capability to multitask effectively while performing job functions.
• Ability to work independently.