Occupational Registered Nurse

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Summary of Responsibilities: The RN performs high level clinical and administrative duties in support of the in-take, examination, and treatment of patients under the direction of the Medical Manager, Medical Director, and Mid-Level Providers. RN Duties and Responsibilities: Provides nursing services, first-aid and clinical fit for duty assessments to employees or persons who become ill or injured at work Works in a fast-paced environment and multi-tasks while maintaining customer service Performs medical screenings such as drug (hair, urine, oral) and alcohol, vision, blood pressure, audiograms, respirator and pulmonary function tests Works with Safety/Industrial Hygiene to recognize environmental factors and/or stresses in or from the workplace that may cause sickness, impaired health, or discomfort among the workforce Maintains facility compliance as applicable, with OSHA and CDC health and safety related standards Maintains medical records and privacy standards at all times in accordance with established guidelines Takes direction from Medical Director, Manager of Occupational Health & Audiology, and Medical Providers Administers vaccinations and TB testing; performs phlebotomy and POC testing Mentors support staff and participates in education and clinical competencies Provides health education information Dispenses OTC and limited Rx medications Assists in creation of written procedures and policies Other duties as directed

Requirements

Licensed Registered Nurse
CPR/First Aid/AED certification. ACLS preferred.
NIOSH spirometry certification or willingness and ability to obtain certification
Breath alcohol technician certification or willingness and ability to obtain certification
CAOHC certification or willingness and ability to obtain certification
Experience with policy/procedure development
Vaccine coordination
Must be available to work all shifts including extended hours and weekends as business needs dictate
Strong triage skills, first aid and wound care skills, and assessment skills
Strong phlebotomy and IV skills
Must possess strong bedside manner
Mature caring attitude
Team player
Willingness to learn/flexibility
Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1-2 Years of RN consistent experience or extensive, greater than 5 years of LPN experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Adobe experience a plus.
Certification in Occupational Health Nursing (COHN/COHN-S) or working towards certification (highly desired)
Experience working within a large organization or industrial environment
ER or urgent care experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provides nursing services, first-aid and clinical fit for duty assessments to employees or persons who become ill or injured at work
Works in a fast-paced environment and multi-tasks while maintaining customer service
Performs medical screenings such as drug (hair, urine, oral) and alcohol, vision, blood pressure, audiograms, respirator and pulmonary function tests
Works with Safety/Industrial Hygiene to recognize environmental factors and/or stresses in or from the workplace that may cause sickness, impaired health, or discomfort among the workforce
Maintains facility compliance as applicable, with OSHA and CDC health and safety related standards
Maintains medical records and privacy standards at all times in accordance with established guidelines
Takes direction from Medical Director, Manager of Occupational Health & Audiology, and Medical Providers
Administers vaccinations and TB testing; performs phlebotomy and POC testing
Mentors support staff and participates in education and clinical competencies
Provides health education information
Dispenses OTC and limited Rx medications
Assists in creation of written procedures and policies
Other duties as directed