Per Diem Occupational Health Nurse - RN

WorkCare•Jonesboro, AR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The onsite Registered Nurse provides first aid and medical care to clinic employees as requested or needed, within the RN scope of practice and in accordance with treatment guidelines established by the occupational health director and client policies and procedures. The role focuses on onsite care and management of occupational injuries and illnesses, follow-up, and reducing the need for off-site treatment. The nurse also supports workers’ compensation and short-term disability cases, maintains medical and OSHA records as applicable, and may conduct medical testing and employee education and training. The position requires a valid Arkansas RN license, current BLS certification, and 3–5 years of experience. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing, experience in urgent care, an emergency department, or occupational health, and Occupational Health certification are preferred. The work is primarily in an indoor office environment, with occasional exposure to varying climate conditions, odors, and noise. Compensation is determined by job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications. The listed benefit is 401(k).

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Valid RN license in the state of Arkansas.
Current BLS certification.
3–5 years of experience required.
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 with 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.
Strong clinical, client-facing, and teamwork skills.
Competence in the Windows operating system environment and Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and ability to learn other software as needed.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including prolonged sitting, occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, and stretching; manual dexterity for computer keyboard use; lifting or moving up to 40 pounds; climbing stairs; and navigating uneven surfaces.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide onsite treatment and management of injuries to minimize the need for off-site medical treatment.
Provide onsite care, first aid, and follow-up for occupationally injured or ill workers.
Manage open workers’ compensation and short-term disability cases as needed.
Maintain a medical record database and provide reports to management as applicable.
Maintain OSHA records as applicable.
Perform medical testing as needed, including TB tests, blood draws, immunizations, drug screening, vision tests, hearing tests, respirator fit tests, and medical evaluations.
Provide First Aid, CPR, AED, and other training as necessary, including First Aid/CPR instruction.
Maintain clinic supplies for treatment and workplace preventive measures.
Provide preventive health education and monthly wellness education to employees as needed.
Perform additional duties and assume additional responsibilities identified by the supervisor for the efficient operation of WorkCare.