Per Diem Occupational Health Nurse - RN

WORKCARE INC • Boise, ID

13d • $46 - $48 • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care, injury and illness management, medical surveillance, wellness initiatives, episodic convenience care, and other occupational and environmental health services as needed in a professional, patient-centered occupational setting. Coverage includes daytime, evening, and Saturday hours.

The nurse provides on-site injury and illness care, coordinates follow-up and communication with treating physicians, and works with WorkCare’s Incident Intervention Injury Management Program and Physician escalation services. The role also supports prevention and wellness efforts, clinic operations, reporting, and supply management. Episodic care may include providing common pre-packaged over-the-counter medicine at no cost, with follow-up care to be provided by the employee’s personal medical provider.

This position is based in Boise, Idaho, with no travel. It is per diem, pays $46–$48 per hour, and includes a 401(k). The work is primarily in an indoor office/clinic environment with moderate noise, good air quality, and controlled temperature. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Valid Idaho RN license.
• Current BLS certification.
• 3–5 years of RN experience.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality.
• Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• 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 and communicate effectively to varied audiences.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• 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 and assist other team members when needed.
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Competence with the Windows operating system, Adobe Professional, and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and ability to learn other software as needed.
• Ability to sit for long periods and work at a desk; perform some bending and stretching; use a computer and phone; and use a keyboard and mouse with manual dexterity.
• May occasionally need to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift or move up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is highly preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience in an urgent care, emergency department, or occupational health setting preferred.
• Certification in Occupational Health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site treatment and management of injuries to minimize the need for off-site medical treatment.
• Provide on-site care, first aid, and follow-up for occupationally injured or ill workers.
• Maintain ongoing communication with treating physicians regarding employee clinical status.
• Coordinate care with WorkCare’s Incident Intervention Injury Management Program and use Physician escalation services as needed.
• Provide episodic care and consultation for minor medical issues according to treatment guidelines and in collaboration with the WorkCare Consulting Medical Director and applicable policies and procedures.
• Support injury prevention through education and ergonomic evaluation.
• Help employees prevent injuries and manage pain.
• Report periodically to client and WorkCare management.
• Contribute insight to incident reports and tracking of injury and clinic utilization data.
• Order and maintain supplies to ensure the clinic is appropriately stocked.
• Participate in the general flow of clinic operations.
• Provide common pre-packaged over-the-counter medicine to employees for episodic care at no cost, and advise that follow-up care must be provided by the employee’s personal medical provider.
• Perform additional duties and assume additional responsibilities as identified by the manager for efficient operation of WorkCare.

Benefits

• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree