Occupational Health Nurse

Job Summary

Provide onsite care and case management for workplace injuries and illnesses.

Provide patient education for proper management of injuries and illnesses.

Conduct medical surveillance such as audiometric testing, vision testing, spirometry, urine drug testing, and breath alcohol testing.

This is a nights and weekends per diem position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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  Provide on-site treatment and management of injuries and minimize the need for off-site medical treatment

  
  

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  Provide preventative health education as needed

  
  

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  Give on-site care, first aid and follow up to occupationally injured/ill workers

  
  

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  Ongoing communication with the treating physician regarding employee clinical status

  
  

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  Manage open workers comp and short-term disability cases as needed

  
  

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  Maintain a medical record database and provide reports to management as applicable

  
  

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  Maintain OSHA records as applicable

  
  

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  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

  
  

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  May perform First Aid, CPR, AED, and other training as necessary

  
  

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  Perform additional duties and assume additional responsibilities as identified by manager for the efficient operation of WorkCare.

  
  

Education and Experience

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  Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a valid California RN license

  
  

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  Bachelor of Science in Nursing is highly preferred

  
  

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  Must hold current BLS certification

  
  

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  3-5 years RN experience required

  
  

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  2-3 years' experience in an urgent care, emergency department or occupational health setting preferred

  
  

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  Certification in Occupational Health preferred

  
  

Skills and Competencies

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  Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and confidentiality

  
  

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  Critical thinking skills a must

  
  

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  Ability to work independently and make decisions in accordance to company policy and procedures

  
  

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  Take initiative on issues that arise daily

  
  

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  Able to manage multiple priorities

  
  

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  Must have the ability to maintain a professional approach with others in job-demanding, multitasking and/or project support situations

  
  

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  Ability to create and edit written materials

  
  

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  Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences

  
  

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  Have the skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities

  
  

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  Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports

  
  

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  Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

  
  

Computer Skills

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  Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and have the ability to learn new software as needed.

  
  

Physical Demands

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  Requires sitting for long periods of time, working at a desk.

  
  
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  Some bending and stretching could be required.

  
  

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  Working under stress and use of computer/phone required.

  
  

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  Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard.

  
  

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  Occasionally may be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and/or crouch.

  
  

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  May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

  
  

Work Environment

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  Mainly indoor, office environment conditions.

  
  
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  The noise level is usually moderate.

  
  

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  Air quality is good and temperature is controlled.

  
  

This position has an hourly page range of $58-$59 per hour. Final compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits for this position include 401K.

The preceding statements describe the general job responsibilities and individual's qualifications inherent to this position. These are not intended to be construed as exhaustive lists. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, accurately, and safely. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. This job description may be reevaluated and/or modified at any time without notice.

Every qualified individual has the same opportunity for recruitment, hire, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment 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 local, state, or federal law.