Occupational Health Nurse
About The Position
Under the direction of the Health Services Operating Discipline and in accordance with established Clinical Guidelines, this role delivers comprehensive occupational health services to employees and designated contractor personnel. Responsibilities include direct clinical care, case management, administration of health assessment programs, and delivery of general preventive health services. The position requires demonstrated clinical experience in occupational health or related medical care settings, with strong capabilities in case management and conducting comprehensive health assessments.
Requirements
- Advanced knowledge of Occupational Health and Emergency Response
- Highly effective communication and people skills
- Problem solving and decision-making skills
- Experience with electronic medical records systems
- Knowledge of OSHA, ADA, FMLA, as well as State and Federal requirements that apply to Occupational Health Clinics
- Proficient in Microsoft applications: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia or a Compact State
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Urine Drug Screen Collection
- Breath Alcohol Testing
- Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist
- NIOSH Certified to Perform Spirometry
- ACLS
Responsibilities
- Perform tasks under standing orders to support clinic operations, including surveillance, emergency, and routine clinic visits
- Provide medical treatment of work-related injury and illness in a caring, efficient, and professional manner
- Provide occupational and non-occupational case management, including prolonged or complex illnesses/injuries or disability
- Maintain medical records in accordance with established guidelines
- Perform medical examinations and surveillance such as drug and alcohol, thermal stress, fire brigade and hazardous waste, hearing and pulmonary function tests
- Administer substance abuse testing and have knowledge of DOT requirements
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate guidelines
- Communicate with employees, line management and health care providers on health and fitness-for-duty issues
- Assist with identifying, evaluating, and implementing accommodations and return to work options for workers with restricted duty
- Coordinate activities with Occupational Health, Safety, and Human Resources
- Maintain current knowledge of local hazards, toxicity of materials and relevant emergency medical care
- Collaborate and Response to site emergencies with the sites Emergency Response Team
- Provide after-hours clinic support and call coverage. This may require the availability to return to site for emergencies and site needs
- Contribute to the design of controls for injury prevention and health surveillance related to actual and potential hazards in the work environment.
- Evaluate patients, review clinical records, and determine if appropriate treatment was provided
- Collaborate with external providers for case management and other corporate business representatives for program needs
- Perform testing (i.e., hearing, pulmonary function test, vision), phlebotomy, and administer vaccinations
- Attend and participate on corporate teams and committees as designated
- Support the Corporate Function with project work and presentations
- Provide preventative health, wellness, and Employee Assistance Program guidance and support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
