Physician Practice Nurse - RN Occupational Health

About the role

The Physician Practice, Staff Nurse position involves assessing, planning, directing, administering, teaching, and evaluating nursing care. This role ensures quality and efficiency according to established policies and procedures, managing the message center, entering data into EHR, evaluating OARRS reports, and calculating medication due dates.

Responsibilities

• Absolutely demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department.
• Assess data reflective of the patient status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs.
• Adapt to changes in workload and assignments, offering assistance to others to complete the workload.
• Perceive potential problem situations and intervene to offset adverse impact.
• Demonstrate responsibility and accountability as dictated by their profession, practice, and job.
• Make effective decisions and take immediate action in serious/emergency situations, documenting situation and rationale for decision on appropriate forms.
• Assists physician/provider with patient treatments, offers support to patients, and monitors patients as required.

Essential Functions

• Knowledge and understanding of state and federal laws related to Worker’s Compensation (BWC), Federal Motor Carrier (FMCSA aka DOT) guidelines, OSHA workplace compliance, and any governmental compliance programs directing Occupational Health policies and procedures.
• Conduct physical exams, BWC visits, drug and alcohol testing, respirator fit tests, vision tests, hearing tests, blood draws, Spirometry tests, TB screenings, vaccinations, and any other required services through our Occupational Health Program.
• Schedule physical exams, BWC appointments, drug screens, or any other service provided by Occupational Health as needed.
• Manage medication/vaccine inventory and supply, including ordering, maintaining stocking levels, stock rotation, and maintaining monthly vaccine inventory and waste logs for multiple locations.
• Communicate effectively with client company representatives, their employees, fellow staff members, physicians, medical professionals, and other internal and external parties.
• Maintain required clinical logs for monthly inspections, documentation of calibrations, employee certifications, compliance reports, and any clinical documentation to maintain compliance with BWC, FMCSA, DOT, and OSHA requirements as well as FTMC policies.
• Oversee the on-hand supply of Chain-of-Custody Forms, Breath Alcohol Forms, and testing supplies at multiple Occupational Health Clinics as well as the FTMC Lab/ER, and our Willard location.
• Be an active member/participant in the Occupational Health Corporate Advisory Committee and assist the manager with subject matter, meeting follow-up, clinical expertise, and ongoing support as the committee evolves.
• Work well with a high-functioning team, demonstrating consistent quality and efficient workflows, strong understanding of prioritization, and timely workflows to meet established and expected timelines.