Nurse (2nd Shift)

Caterpillar Inc.•North Little Rock, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a highly skilled, autonomous occupational health nurse within the Corporate Medical Department. Incumbents typically have previous general healthcare, acute care, or occupational health experience. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated career progression through successively more advanced and complex administrative and clinical positions. The job functions could include some or all the following: The delivery of comprehensive nursing services related to employee illness and injury. Works a second-shift schedule with flexible hours to meet operational and patient care needs. Responds to and even leads on-site medical emergency response. Assumes responsibility for clinical administration, including the delegation of some basic duties to other clinic staff. Activities may include but are not limited to maintaining clinic order, delivering new employee orientation presentations, and maintaining metrics, measurements and documentation for corporate Medical functions via paper records and/or the HR data system. Supports local Human Resources and facility leadership in their initiatives toward health, safety, productivity and engagement. Supports medical staff and outside entities in determining the work-relatedness of injuries, complying with governmental regulations, and conducting investigations. This may be done on a limited basis. Conducts DOT drug testing and fit-for-duty evaluations. Conducts OSHA mandated and other surveillance exams.

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Nurse, advanced License Practicing Nurse or International equivalent.
3-5 years of progressively responsible job-related experience in occupational medicine or acute care.
Knowledge of key business and clinical leadership concepts relevant to the healthcare function.
Ability to balance business needs with the needs of patients' and patient care priorities.
Knowledge of the techniques and ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
Knowledge of the techniques, roles, and responsibilities in assessing and diagnosing patients.
Ability to apply the knowledge appropriately to assess and diagnose patients in diverse situations.
Knowledge of the policies and activities regarding nursing assessment and care.
Ability to assess patients' nursing care needs, develop and implement a nursing care plan, monitor progress and make adjustments as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Certifications in related fields highly desirable.
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Must be able to learn and manipulate various on-line databases, such as but not limited to PeopleSoft.
A Bachelor's degree is typically preferred, or extensive experience.
Knowledge in various areas of occupational health and Human Resources, including but not limited to, OSHA compliance, ADA, EH&S, HR, ergonomics, health promotion, EMS, and/or education / training.
Emergency room or triage experience.

Responsibilities

Delivery of comprehensive nursing services related to employee illness and injury.
Works a second-shift schedule with flexible hours to meet operational and patient care needs.
Responds to and leads on-site medical emergency response.
Assumes responsibility for clinical administration, including the delegation of some basic duties to other clinic staff.
Maintains clinic order, delivers new employee orientation presentations, and maintains metrics, measurements and documentation for corporate Medical functions via paper records and/or the HR data system.
Supports local Human Resources and facility leadership in their initiatives toward health, safety, productivity and engagement.
Supports medical staff and outside entities in determining the work-relatedness of injuries, complying with governmental regulations, and conducting investigations.
Conducts DOT drug testing and fit-for-duty evaluations.
Conducts OSHA mandated and other surveillance exams.