Occupational Health Nurse (RN) - WorkCare, Inc.
Avila Beach, CA
About the Job
We are looking for a full-time Occupational Health Nurse to support our client site in Avila Beach, CA.
The Occupational Health Nurse is responsible for performing regulatory testing, injury/illness care, workers' comp, wellness education for employees within the nursing scope of practice, follow the structure of the Client Standards, policies, procedures, and treatment care guidelines.
Schedule: Monday - Thursday 6:00am - 4:40pm, flexible, based on clinic needs (i.e., Pre-outage and Outage events, HBPP physicals)
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Provides medical care to clinic patients as requested/needed, and within the RN scope of practice, following treatment care guidelines set forth by the occupational health director. Employee encounters, wellness checks, obesity weigh-ins, blood pressure checks, etc.)
- Assist providers on Injury & Illness management.
- Assist providers in managing, coordinating, documentation of Workers Comp claims & communicating with Client’s WC claims carrier as needed.
- Maintain Electronic Medical Record (EMR- Cority) and ensure complete & accurate documentation.
- Performs regulatory testing including but not limited to: Respiratory medical evaluation, spirometry, audiometry, vision tests, urine test, EKG, immunizations, blood draws, stress test, MicroFit, heat stress.
- Assist with clinical procedures and physical examinations (if applicable) such as Pre-placement, DOT, Respiratory Evaluations, and Fitness for Duty
- Perform diagnostic testing such as vital signs, EKG, audiogram, pulmonary function test, vision acuity, and respirator fit testing.
- Perform laboratory duties such as phlebotomy, urinalysis, cholesterol, and blood glucose testing, and immunization.
- Perform Non-DOT Urine & Breath Alcohol collection at the Access/FFD center (as needed)
- Administer first-aid and medical treatment such as suture removal, ear/eye irrigation, apply splint and dressing as directed by nurse, or other advanced providers.
- Perform First Aid, CPR, AED, and other training as necessary.
- Provides preventive health education to employees as needed within scope of practice.
- Maintains clinic utilization reports.
- Participates in general flow of clinic operations (answers phones, checks email, medical records, scheduling, filing, copying charts, traffic control).
- Maintain clinic’s medical & office supplies in collaboration with ancillary staff.
- Support & assist the clinic during Pre-outage & Outage events including night shift scheduling needs.
- Assist with Humboldt Bay security physicals twice a year.
- Maintains communication with the Clinic Medical Director, Account Manager, Clinic Manager & client as necessary.
- Ensures that employees have appropriate return-to-work clearances.
- Coordinates employee exams &medical surveillance Status & results
- Other duties as assigned or those duties that may be required as management deems necessary.
Education and Experience:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a valid California 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 a urgent care, emergency department or occupational health setting preferred
- Certification in Occupational Health, preferred
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
- Strong critical thinking skills; problem solving, and decision making.
- Must have the 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.
- Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.
- Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
- Demonstrate 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 as well as assisting other team members when needed.
- Requires regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
- Follows all applicable HIPAA laws, regulations, and guidelines.
- Take initiatives on issues that arise daily.
- Able to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
Computer 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.
- Some bending and stretching could be required.
- Working under stress and use of computer/phone required.
- Manual dexterity required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and/or crouch.
- May occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
Work Environment:
- Indoor, office environment conditions
- The noise level is usually moderate.
- Air quality is good, and temperature is controlled.
This position has a salary range of $50.00-$56.00 per hour. Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.
Benefits for this position include paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and critical illness insurance; HSA, HRA, and FSA; life and disability insurance; EAP; 401K; legal and identify theft coverage; pet insurance and more.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable laws. WorkCare is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment.
Source : WorkCare, Inc.
