Occupational Health Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

• Clinical and Primary Care: Uses and documents the nursing process in care management; Assesses, diagnoses, and treats clients consistent with appropriate standards and laws; Counsels clients on reduction of risks associated with occupational and environmental health and safety hazards; Uses and maintains an accurate, complete record keeping, while maintaining confidentiality.
• Recruitment and Retention: Supports and enhances a dynamic HR program by facilitating timely, efficient and comprehensive pre-placement evaluations for new and returning personnel; Participates in recruitment activities as requested; Promotes services that support Volunteer recruitment and retention.
• Case Management: Identifies the need for case management intervention, gaps in service continuum; Uses and evaluates health care resources to achieve an optimal healthcare outcome; Assesses essential job functions in accommodated and full return to work status; Collaborates with clients and others using a multidisciplinary approach to achieve desired outcomes, establishes communication plans, coordinates referrals as appropriate, engages in multidisciplinary consultation for complex cases.
• Work Force, Workplace, and Environmental Issues: Conducts health screenings and surveillance activities; Monitors the work environment to assure employee health and safety; Identifies compliance issues consistent with local, state and federal laws, regulation and standards for workplace health and safety; Participates in employee education to reduce hazards and foster compliance with safe work practices; Supports the Environment of Care as defined by the Safety Committee.
• Regulatory/Legislative: Demonstrates compliance with laws and regulations governing nursing practice, ADA, FMLA, OSHA, HIPAA and Workers' Compensation through counseling, record keeping, and documentation.
• Health Promotion / Disease Prevention: Maintains infectious disease screening programs as mandated by Infection Control; Increases employee awareness of health issues and choices. Collaborates with others in defining, and promoting a comprehensive Wellness Program having positive impact on health costs and employee productivity.

Requirements

• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)
• REGISTERED NURSE (RN)
• ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE

Qualifications

2+ years related experience

Skills

Compliance with laws and regulations governing nursing practice, ADA, FMLA, OSHA, HIPAA and Workers' Compensation

Benefits

Details about benefits will be provided during the interview process.

Pay

Min = $39.93

Schedule

80.00 Hours Every Two Weeks