Registered Nurse, Occupational Health

About the role

As a Part Time Registered Nurse, you'll provide care to client employees in our Health Center located in Stratford, CT. The scheduled hours are 16 hours per week. This position also supports our Bridgeport Health Center, where you will work Wednesdays from 8:30a - 5:00p. Additional scheduled hours will be worked at our Stratford location.

What You'll Do

• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements related to clinical operations and manages required physical evaluations (OSHA, DOT, CDC, etc.)
• Evaluates, treats, and prioritizes patient care within the scope of practice
• Delivers evidence-based care to injured workers, accelerates return to work, and coordinates case management with the TPA and client
• Implements and monitors transitional duty programs for injured workers
• Performs and documents medical tests, screenings, and treatments as defined in site contract (EKG, audiometry, spirometry, vision)
• Administers medications and emergency care within legal scope of practice
• Maintains medical equipment, ensures a clean and safe environment, and follows infection control procedures
• Maintains patient health records to ensure accurate and up-to-date records
• Educates patients on health promotion and participates in follow-up care
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals and resources, and company departments on health programs and injury prevention
• Assists with accident investigations, return-to-work programs, and workplace safety initiatives
• Performs other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

• Certificate from an accredited Nursing School or Associate degree (A.S.) is required; Bachelor's degree (BSN) from four-year college or university is preferred
• Currently licensed Registered Nurse in state of practice required
• Certification in Occupational Health (COHN/COHN-S), Emergency Nursing, or Case Management preferred and may be required for some sites
• Current certification with hands-on training in AHA, ARC or equivalent Basic Life Support for health care providers is required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support may also be required based on contract scope of services
• At least three years' experience as a Registered Nurse in an occupational health clinic, emergency room, or other ambulatory care clinic
• Experience in strategies to promote and maintain healthy, safe, and productive workplaces, including: partners to identify/mitigate workplace hazards, health screenings/education, fitness for duty, and return to work exams

Benefits

• 401(k) program with company match
• Company-sponsored wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to virtual primary care and virtual behavioral health at no cost for team members and their dependents

Pay

$32.80 - $41.00 per hour

Schedule

16 hours per week. Wednesdays from 8:30a - 5:00p at Bridgeport Health Center; additional hours at Stratford location.