Occupational Health, RN

Marathon Health•Bangor, ME

4d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Marathon Health is hiring an Occupational Health RN to provide direct and indirect care, with an emphasis on employee health. The RN uses established protocols and current standards of care to address the healthcare needs of the Marathon Health population. The role includes collecting and ordering laboratory tests; reviewing immunization and disease status; preparing and administering injections and vaccinations; performing phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and wound care; and educating patients about disease processes, medications, immunization side effects, and treatment procedures. The RN carries out provider orders safely and competently and maintains a focus on patient wellbeing and safety. The role also supports employee health compliance, work-related injuries and exposures, contagious illness monitoring, absence management, immunization clinics, and wellness and safety programs. It includes maintaining accurate medical records and supplies, following HIPAA requirements, and may include general office administration and helping ensure the health center is professional, safe, hygienic, and consistent with Marathon Health branding standards.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in nursing; a bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred.
At least 3 years of healthcare experience, including phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and wound care.
Current Registered Nurse certification and active license.
Phlebotomy certification.
CPR/BLS certification.
Electronic medical record (EMR) experience.
Working knowledge of medical terminology, basic laboratory interpretation, and practical nursing theories and policies.
Strong technical expertise using Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Excellent written and oral communication, customer service, organization, time management, and attention to detail.
Ability to liaise effectively between patients and providers, maintain confidentiality under HIPAA, work as part of a team, and build relationships with integrity.
Ability to multitask, prioritize work, meet deadlines, adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment, and use critical thinking and effective problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Occupational health certification.
Prior occupational health experience is strongly preferred.
Experience with general office procedures, confidential files, and general administrative office equipment.
Demonstrated ability in process improvement.
A record of successfully working with employees, stakeholders, clients, vendors, and guests.

Responsibilities

Collect patient medical histories, prepare patients for examinations, and relay urgent requests or emergencies to the provider.
Collect, review, and address new-hire immunization status; coordinate laboratory tests and immunizations as needed.
Track compliance with initial and annual employee health requirements.
Collect and accurately record vital signs, and immediately address emergency health risks with the provider.
Assist providers during examinations.
Follow up on abnormal tuberculosis testing, including state filings when indicated.
Triage and monitor employees with potentially contagious illnesses or exposures, and enter accurate information into contact-tracing and medical-data tracking systems as needed.
Triage and monitor employees with work injuries, including case management.
Triage and follow up with ambassadors who experience bloodborne pathogen exposures.
Assist with N95/KN95 mask fit testing and tracking.
Maintain employee health documents in appropriate systems.
Assist with absence management for nonwork-related conditions, including short-term disability, long-term disability, and FMLA.
Perform phlebotomy and point-of-care diagnostic tests, collect and prepare laboratory specimens and paperwork, and perform and document laboratory tests using proper handling techniques.
Prepare and administer medications, injections, vaccinations, and immunizations as directed by a physician or other licensed provider.
Transmit prescription refills as directed.
Provide wound care and change dressings.
Carry out provider orders safely and competently while providing outstanding customer service and concern for patient wellbeing and safety.
Educate patients on disease processes, medications and side effects, and treatment procedures; provide available literature and medical documents as directed by the provider.
Follow HIPAA guidelines for patient confidentiality.
Maintain accurate inventory of valid, unexpired medical and general supplies; order supplies as needed; stock rooms; clean instruments; prepare sterilization; and keep laboratory, vaccine, medication, and other storage systems organized, labeled, safe, and sanitary.
Partner with providers, clients, and other Marathon Health departments on immunization clinics, employee wellness programs and promotions, safety days and events, health and fitness fairs, and incentive programs.
May perform general office administration, including welcoming patients, answering phones and voicemail, scheduling appointments, handling correspondence and confidential files, maintaining literature and brochures, and keeping signage and bulletin boards professional, current, and aligned with Marathon Health branding.
Help ensure the center maintains a pleasant environment and meets branding, safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.