Physician Practice Nurse - RN Occupational Health

Fisher-Titus Medical Center•Bellevue, OH

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Fisher-Titus proudly serves the greater Huron County area’s 70,000-plus residents by providing a full continuum of health and wellness care from heart and cancer care to outpatient services such as lab, imaging, and physical rehabilitation. Vision: Be the first choice for healthcare and employment within our community Mission: Deliver compassionate and convenient care to the highest level of excellence that promotes lifelong health and wellness for our community The Physician Practice, Staff Nurse is responsible to assess, plan, direct, administer, teach, and evaluate nursing care; to ensure quality and efficiency according to established policies and procedures, and especially the performance of job-related technical skills. Nurses will be required to manage the message center and enter data into EHR, evaluate OARRS reports and calculate medication due dates based on this report in addition to information obtained from physician plan of care. Nurses will be required to propose prescriptions to providers based on this information.

Requirements

Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area's policies and procedures.
Consistently demonstrates flexibility in adapting to changes in workload and assignments.
Able to perform duties beyond the scope of the normal workload.
Regularly offers assistance to others in order to complete workload.
Regularly perceives potential problem situations and intervenes to offset adverse impact.
Demonstrates good judgment in use of corrective actions or alternatives in problem solving, and follows up with satisfactory prevention plan.
Demonstrates responsibility and accountability as their profession, practice and job dictates.
Makes effective decisions and takes immediate action in serious/emergency situations.
Knowledge and understanding of state and federal laws related to Worker’s Compensation (BWC), Federal Motor Carrier (FMCSA aka DOT) guidelines, OSHA workplace compliance, and any governmental compliance programs directing Occupational Health policies and procedures.
Team Player who is able to work well with a high functioning team with consistent quality and efficient workflows.
Strong understanding of prioritization, and having timely workflows to meet established and expected timelines.

Nice To Haves

Ordering and receiving vaccines and medications, and maintains monthly vaccine inventory and waste logs for the multiple locations.
Medication/vaccine inventory and Supply management including ordering, maintaining stocking levels, stock rotation.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, direct, administer, teach, and evaluate nursing care.
Ensure quality and efficiency according to established policies and procedures.
Manage the message center and enter data into EHR.
Evaluate OARRS reports and calculate medication due dates.
Propose prescriptions to providers.
Assist physician/provider with patient treatments.
Offer support to patient and monitor patient as required.
Conduct physical exams, BWC visits, drug and alcohol testing, respirator fit tests, vision tests, hearing tests, blood draws, Spirometry tests, Tb screenings, vaccinations, and any other required services performed through our Occupational Health Program.
Schedule physical exams, BWC appointments, drug screens, or any other service provided by Occupational Health as needed.
Manage medication/vaccine inventory and supply.
Communicate effectively with client company representatives & their employees, fellow staff members, physicians/medical professionals, and other internal and external parties.
Maintain required clinical logs for monthly inspections, documentation of calibrations, employee certifications, compliance reports, and any clinical documentation to maintain compliance with BWC, FMCSA, DOT and OSHA requirements as well as FTMC policies.
Oversee the on-hand supply of Chain-of-Custody Forms, Breath Alcohol Forms, and testing supplies at multiple Occupational Health Clinic as well as the FTMC Lab/ER, and our Willard location.
Actively participate in the Occupational Health Corporate Advisory Committee and assist the manager with subject matter, meeting follow-up, clinical expertise, and ongoing support as the committee evolves.