2ND SHIFT NURSE EMPLOYEE HEALTH 3

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

2d•$86,000 - $108,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Employee Health provides nursing services and first aid to employees or other people who become ill or injured at work facilities and industrial plants. The role administers health management programs, including workers' compensation, long-term disability, and wellness programs; maintains records of people treated; prepares accident reports; provides health education information; and dispenses standard medicines such as aspirin and cough or cold tablets. The nurse refers contagious diseases and serious injuries to a company or employee physician. The position may work with industrial toxicology specialists or hygienists to identify workplace environmental factors or stresses that may cause illness, impaired health, or discomfort. A current, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse license valid in Virginia is required.

Requirements

Five years of experience with a Bachelor of Science degree in a related field, three years of relevant professional experience with a Master's degree, or zero years with a PhD.
Current, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license valid for practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Graduation from an accredited or state-approved nursing education program.
Dependability, accountability, organization, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain accurate, timely, and confidential medical documentation.

Nice To Haves

Occupational health, employee health, industrial medicine, urgent care, emergency, or ambulatory care experience.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Pulmonary function testing (PFT) experience.
Current BLS certification.
Experience prioritizing multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing services and first aid to employees or others who become ill or injured at work facilities and industrial plants.
Administer health management programs, including workers' compensation, long-term disability, and wellness programs.
Maintain records of people treated and prepare accident reports.
Provide health education information.
Dispense standard drugs and medicines, such as aspirin and cough or cold tablets.
Refer contagious diseases or serious injuries to a company or employee physician.
May work with industrial toxicology specialists or hygienists to recognize workplace environmental factors or stresses that may cause sickness, impaired health, or discomfort.