Per Diem Occupational Health Nurse - RN

WORKCARE INC•Jonesboro, AR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The onsite Occupational Health 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 provides onsite treatment and management of injuries, supports injured or ill workers, and helps minimize the need for off-site medical treatment. The nurse may also conduct medical testing, deliver first aid and CPR instruction, provide wellness education, and maintain clinic supplies and records.

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 to a variety of 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 (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and ability to learn other software as needed.
Ability to perform the listed physical demands, including lifting or moving up to 40 pounds, climbing stairs, and navigating uneven surfaces.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide onsite treatment and management of injuries to minimize the need for off-site medical treatment.
Provide 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 applicable reports to management.
Maintain applicable OSHA records.
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.
Maintain clinic supplies for treatment and workplace preventative measures.
Provide preventative health education as needed.
Provide First Aid and CPR instruction.
Provide monthly wellness education to employees.
Perform additional duties and assume additional responsibilities identified by the supervisor to support efficient operation of WorkCare.