Part-Time Occupational Health Nurse - RN

WorkCare•Danvers, MA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a part-time Occupational Health Nurse (RN) to support onsite clinics in Billerica and Danvers, Massachusetts. The role splits time between both clinic locations and provides first aid and medical care to clinic employees as requested or needed, within the RN scope of practice and in accordance with care guidelines established by the occupational health director and client policies and procedures. The schedule is two days per week, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for 16 hours per week. The nurse provides onsite treatment and injury management, supports occupationally injured or ill workers, manages workers’ compensation and short-term disability cases as needed, and maintains medical and OSHA records. Duties may also include medical testing, training, clinic supply management, and preventive health education. The role requires an accredited nursing-school graduate with a valid Massachusetts RN license and current BLS certification. Three to five years of experience is required. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is highly preferred; experience in urgent care, an emergency department, or occupational health, ergonomics experience, and Occupational Health certification are preferred. The position is primarily in an indoor office/clinic environment with moderate noise, good air quality, and controlled temperature. Physical requirements include prolonged sitting and computer use, occasional standing and other movement, and lifting or moving up to 40 pounds. The hourly pay range is $50–$58. Benefits include a 401(k).

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Valid RN license in the state of Massachusetts.
Current BLS certification.
Three to five 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 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.
Strong clinical, client-facing, and teamwork skills.
Competence with the Windows operating system and Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and ability to learn other software as needed.
Ability to lift or move up to 40 pounds and climb stairs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing is highly preferred.
Two to three years’ experience in urgent care, an emergency department, or an occupational health setting is preferred.
Ergonomics experience is preferred.
Certification in Occupational Health is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide onsite treatment and management of injuries to minimize the need for offsite 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.
Perform First Aid, CPR, AED, and other training as necessary.
Maintain clinic supplies for treatment and workplace preventative measures.
Provide preventive health education as needed.