Occupational Health Nurse - RN

This position is responsible for performing regulatory testing, injury/illness care, worker’s compensation, and wellness education for employees within the nursing scope of practice, following client standards, policies, procedures, and treatment care guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical care to clinic patients as requested/needed within the RN scope of practice, following treatment care guidelines set forth by the occupational health director.
• Evaluates, treats, and manages occupational illnesses and injuries; refers cases to providers as needed.
• Assists providers in managing, coordinating, and documenting Workers’ Compensation claims; communicates with the client’s WC claims carrier.
• Maintains Electronic Medical Record (EMR - Cority) and ensures complete and accurate documentation.
• Performs regulatory testing including respiratory medical evaluation, spirometry, audiometry, vision tests, urine tests, EKG, immunizations, blood draws, stress tests, MicroFit, and heat stress.
• Performs First Aid, CPR, AED, and other training as necessary.
• Assists with outage scheduling; may be assigned to night shift or weekend work during outages.
• Provides preventive health education to employees within the scope of practice.
• Maintains clinic utilization reports (clinic encounters, first aid injuries, Workers’ Compensation claims, supply inventory, equipment calibration).
• Participates in general clinic operations (answers phones, checks email, medical records, scheduling, filing, copying charts, traffic control).
• Maintains clinic’s medical and office supplies in collaboration with ancillary staff.
• Communicates with the Clinic Medical Director, Account Manager, Team Lead, and client as necessary.
• Ensures employees have appropriate return-to-work clearances.
• Coordinates employee exams and medical surveillance.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required by management.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a valid RN license in the state of California.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is highly preferred.
• Current BLS certification.
• NIOSH, CAOHC, DOT Drug, and Alcohol testing certification preferred if needed.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Proficient in basic office software applications.

Skills

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to create and edit written materials.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and clients.
• Strong time management, organizational, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to meet and exceed daily and weekly individual performance goals.
• Ability to work independently and assist team members as needed.
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.

Computer Skills

• Competent in Windows operating system, Adobe Professional, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and ability to learn other software as needed.

Physical Demands

• Requires sitting for long periods, working at a desk.
• Some bending and stretching may be required.
• Working under stress and use of computer/phone required.
• Manual dexterity required for computer keyboard use.
• Occasionally may be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Work Environment

• Mainly indoor, office environment conditions.
• Moderate noise level.
• Good air quality and controlled temperature.

Pay

This position has an hourly pay range of $57 - $62 per hour. Final compensation rate depends on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week; day shift.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, and critical illness insurance.
• HSA, HRA, and FSA options.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401K retirement plan.
• Legal and identity theft coverage.
• Pet insurance and more.