Registered Nurse, Occupational Health - Ridgefield, CT

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Ridgefield, CT

20h•Onsite

About The Position

As a PRN Registered Nurse, Occupational Health, you'll provide high-quality, patient-centered care to client employees in our onsite Health Center located in Ridgefield, CT. In this flexible PRN role, you'll work alongside a collaborative clinical team to deliver occupational health services, injury care, wellness support, and health screenings in a professional, employee-focused environment. The clinic is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, offering daytime hours with no nights, weekends, or major holidays.

Requirements

Certificate from an accredited Nursing School or Associate degree (A.S.) is required
Currently licensed Registered Nurse in state of practice required
Current certification with hands-on training in AHA, ARC or equivalent Basic Life Support for health care providers is required
At least three years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in an occupational health clinic, emergency room, or other ambulatory care clinic
Experience in strategies to promote and maintain healthy, safe, and productive workplaces, including: partners to identify/mitigate workplace hazards, health screenings/education, fitness for duty, and return to work exams

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree (BSN) from four-year college or university is preferred
Certification in Occupational Health (COHN/COHN-S), Emergency Nursing, or Case Management preferred and may be required for some sites
Advanced Cardiac Life Support may also be required based on contract scope of services

Responsibilities

Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements related to clinical operations and manages required physical evaluations (OSHA, DOT, CDC, etc.)
Evaluates, treats, and prioritizes patient care within the scope of practice
Delivers evidence-based care to injured workers, accelerates return to work, and coordinates case management with the TPA and client
Implements and monitors transitional duty programs for injured workers
Performs and documents medical tests, screenings, and treatments as defined in site contract (EKG, audiometry, spirometry, vision)
Administers medications and emergency care within legal scope of practice
Maintains medical equipment, ensures a clean and safe environment, and follows infection control procedures
Maintains patient health records to ensure accurate and up-to-date records
Educates patients on health promotion and participates in follow-up care
Collaborates with healthcare professionals and resources, and company departments on health programs and injury prevention
Assists with accident investigations, return-to-work programs, and workplace safety initiatives
Performs other duties as assigned