Part-Time Occupational Health Nurse - RN

Job Summary

About the role

This position is responsible for performing regulatory testing, injury/illness care, wellness education for employees within the nursing scope of practice, the structure of the Client Standards, policies, procedures and treatment care guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site treatment and management of injuries and minimize the need for off-site medical treatment.
• Provide preventative health education as needed.
• Give on-site care, first aid and follow up to occupationally injured/ill workers.
• Ongoing communication with the treating physician regarding employee clinical status.
• Manage open workers comp and short term disability cases as needed.
• Provides initial contact with injured worker, employer, provider and other appropriate stakeholders (3 point contact) as soon as assignment is received.
• Discloses information regarding the role of case management and the rationale for the case management relationship.
• Maintain a medical record database and provide reports to management as applicable.
• Maintain OSHA records as applicable.
• May perform medical testing including but not limited to TB tests, blood draws, immunizations, drug screening, vision tests, hearing tests, respirator fit tests and medical evaluations.
• May perform First Aid, CPR, AED and other training as necessary.
• Perform additional duties and assume additional responsibilities as identified by manager for the efficient operation of WorkCare.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a valid Wisconsin RN license.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is highly preferred.
• Must hold current BLS certification.
• 3–5 years RN experience required.
• 2-3 years’ experience in an urgent care, emergency department or occupational health setting preferred.
• Certification in Occupational Health, preferred.
• Case Management certification, preferred.

Skills And Competencies

• Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
• Critical thinking skills a must.
• Able to work independently and make decisions in accordance to company policy and procedures.
• Take initiative on issues that arise daily.
• Able to manage multiple priorities.
• Must have the ability to maintain a professional approach with others in job-demanding, multitasking and/or project support situations.
• Able to create and edit written materials.
• Able to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.
• Have the skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Able to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be competent in the Windows operating system environment, Adobe Professional, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and learn other software as needed.

Physical Demands

• Requires sitting for long periods of time, working at a desk.
• Sometimes requires bending and stretching.
• Working under stress and use of computer/phone required.
• Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard.
• 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.
• The noise level is usually moderate.
• Air quality is good and temperature is controlled.

Pay and Benefits

The final compensation for this position depends on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications. Benefits for this position include 401K.