Registered Nurse (PRN)

Cayuse Holdings•Washington, DC

162d•$39 - $46

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides occupational health services to support the Health Unit (HU). The Registered Nurse (RN) assists with operation and all services rendered at the Health Unit (HU). This position aligns with the core values of promoting a safe and healthy work environment, ensuring employee well-being, and upholding the highest standards of medical care. Provides a wide range of services, including (but not limited to): Provide non-emergency and emergency treatment (fitness for duty exams, preventative health screening exams, administration of allergy shots and other immunizations, treatment and/or assessment of on-the-job illnesses or injuries, etc.). Provides and promotes wellness initiatives (prevention-oriented clinical assessments, health screenings, immunizations, etc.). Provide treatment for minor injuries (suture and suture removal, abrasions, minor musculoskeletal injuries, etc.). Provide medical consultations for illnesses which include non-occupational and occupational illnesses. Maintain medical surveillance program to meet the requirements of the Washington D.C. Facility (DCF). Document and maintain records of employee injury and wellness data using Occupational Health and Safety Software. Document positive and negative health trends, identifying opportunities for improvement and achievements. This position performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Cayuse.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted nursing license to practice medicine in the Washington D.C. area (DC, MD, and VA).
Active Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) certificate.
Active National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Spirometry (NIOSH) certificate.
Active CPR certification.
Active AED certification.
Credit Check is required.
Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.
Must possess problem-solving skills.
Must be able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone.
Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written
Ability to respond effectively to customers with a sense of urgency.
Highly Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
Highly motivated with the ability to handle and manage multiple tasks at any one time.
Ability to forge new relationships, individual and teaming in nature.
Must be a Self-starter, that can work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Certified Occupational Health Nurse - S (COHN-S) (Encouraged, not required)

Responsibilities

Act as the nurse case manager for workers' compensation cases.
Provide all other services normally offered under an Occupational Health Medical Office Services to include audiometry, spirometry screenings, immunizations, and workers' compensation follow up.
Work with web-based computer systems, Occupational Health and Safety software, as well as Microsoft Office Suite software.
Assist the Medical Director with monitoring Local, State, and/or Federal mailboxes and inform the Medical Director of all urgent matters.
Review and interpret spirometry tests (Pulmonary Function Test).
Review audiograms, determine work-relatedness of hearing loss, follow-up work-related hearing loss, and manage audiometric databases.
Must be able to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations per protocol.
Maintain work area, exam rooms, and supplies.
Maintain professional appearance and personal conduct at all times.
Attend meetings as requested.
Follow all policies and procedures.
Adhere to employer work practices as described in Cayuse policies.
Perform additional reports as required.
Other duties as assigned.