Registered Nurse
Knoxville, Tennessee
- Eligibility
- Construction
Posted Jul 26 · 2 years of experience
- Unit and setting
- Occupational Health
- License
- RN licenseActive, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Certification
- The examination includes a series of tests and evaluations conducted by a certified medical professional to assess overall physical health, identify any potential medical conditions that could interfere with job performance, and verify that the candidate is capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position.
- Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Experience
- Minimum of 2–3 years of clinical nursing experience
- Also asks
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Also asks
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Also asks
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Also asks
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic medical documentation systems
- Also asks
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Also asks
- This exam is essential to ensure that all potential employees meet the necessary health and fitness standards for the role.
Preferred
- Certification
- COHN or COHN-S certification (or willingness to obtain) Preferred: COHN or COHN-S certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Experience
- Occupational Health experience Preferred: Occupational Health experience
- Experience
- Emergency Department, Urgent Care, Primary Care, or Case Management experience Preferred: Emergency Department, Urgent Care, Primary Care, or Case Management experience
- Experience
- Construction or industrial health experience Preferred: Construction or industrial health experience
- Also asks
- Travel Requirements Preferred: Travel Requirements
- Also asks
- Willingness to travel domestically as needed for jobsite visits, health initiatives, meetings, and training. Preferred: Willingness to travel domestically as needed for jobsite visits, health initiatives, meetings, and training.
- Also asks
- Estimated travel: 15–25%. Preferred: Estimated travel: 15–25%.
- Also asks
- On-Call Responsibilities Preferred: On-Call Responsibilities
- Also asks
- Availability during evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require. Preferred: Availability during evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
- Also asks
- Physical Requirements Preferred: Physical Requirements
- Also asks
- Ability to travel to active construction sites. Preferred: Ability to travel to active construction sites.
- Also asks
- Ability to walk uneven terrain and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE). Preferred: Ability to walk uneven terrain and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Also asks
- Ability to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods. Preferred: Ability to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods.
- Also asks
- Desired Characteristics Preferred: Desired Characteristics
- Also asks
- The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate Preferred: The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate
- Also asks
- Exceptional clinical judgment Preferred: Exceptional clinical judgment
- Also asks
- Calm decision-making under pressure Preferred: Calm decision-making under pressure
- Also asks
- Initiative and accountability Preferred: Initiative and accountability
- Also asks
- Strong organizational skills Preferred: Strong organizational skills
- Also asks
- Professionalism and integrity Preferred: Professionalism and integrity
- Also asks
- Compassionate communication Preferred: Compassionate communication
- Also asks
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Preferred: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Also asks
- Passion for preventive health and employee wellness Preferred: Passion for preventive health and employee wellness
- Also asks
- Candidates that accept an offer of employment are required to undergo and successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. Preferred: Candidates that accept an offer of employment are required to undergo and successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination.
- Also asks
- Completion and clearance of this physical are mandatory steps in the hiring process. Preferred: Completion and clearance of this physical are mandatory steps in the hiring process.
The role and schedule
- Weekends
- Weekends required
- On call
- On-call rotation
The workplace
What we can say with confidence is mostly about the place you would live and drive, not about a documented unit culture or pay band on this employer yet. Tennessee charges no state income tax, and Knoxville’s cost of living…
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, and holiday?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
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Position Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) will serve as a key member of the Corporate Medical team, supporting occupational health operations across multiple construction projects nationwide. This position is responsible for coordinating pre-employment medical processes, managing occupational injuries and illnesses, providing clinical guidance to employees and operations teams, and developing proactive employee health initiatives.
The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, organized healthcare professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable making independent clinical decisions while collaborating closely with the Corporate Medical Director.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Occupational Injury & Illness Management
Receive, triage, and manage injury and illness calls from jobsites across the company. Provide evidence-based clinical recommendations regarding treatment, work status, and appropriate level of care. Coordinate follow-up care and monitor employee recovery. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all employee encounters. Communicate with operations leadership regarding employee medical status and return-to-work recommendations. Escalate complex cases to the Corporate Medical Director as appropriate.
Employee Health Management
Assist in managing non-occupational employee illnesses when guidance is requested. Provide employee education regarding health concerns and available resources. Support return-to-work and fitness-for-duty evaluations.
Pre-Employment Medical Services
Coordinate and assist with scheduling pre-employment physical examinations and drug testing. Communicate with occupational health clinics and third-party vendors. Monitor completion of required medical clearances prior to employment. Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
Health & Wellness Programs
Develop, implement, and evaluate employee wellness initiatives.
Lead chronic disease prevention and management programs focused on
Hypertension Diabetes Cardiovascular health General wellness education Analyze program outcomes and recommend improvements. Create educational materials and health promotion campaigns.
Administrative Support
Assist with development of medical protocols and clinical procedures. Participate in quality improvement initiatives. Maintain confidentiality of employee health information. Assist with special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum of 2–3 years of clinical nursing experience
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic medical documentation systems
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Preferred
- Occupational Health experience
- Emergency Department, Urgent Care, Primary Care, or Case Management experience
- Construction or industrial health experience
- COHN or COHN-S certification (or willingness to obtain)
Travel Requirements
Willingness to travel domestically as needed for jobsite visits, health initiatives, meetings, and training. Estimated travel: 15–25%.
On-Call Responsibilities
Participate in an after-hours on-call rotation to provide clinical support for employee injuries and illnesses. Availability during evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
Physical Requirements
Ability to travel to active construction sites. Ability to walk uneven terrain and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE). Ability to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods.
Desired Characteristics
The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate
- Exceptional clinical judgment
- Calm decision-making under pressure
- Initiative and accountability
- Strong organizational skills
- Professionalism and integrity
- Compassionate communication
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Passion for preventive health and employee wellness
Candidates that accept an offer of employment are required to undergo and successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. This exam is essential to ensure that all potential employees meet the necessary health and fitness standards for the role. The examination includes a series of tests and evaluations conducted by a certified medical professional to assess overall physical health, identify any potential medical conditions that could interfere with job performance, and verify that the candidate is capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position.
Completion and clearance of this physical are mandatory steps in the hiring process.
What's around it?
Knoxville, TNFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 7% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,191/mo
- Household income
- $54,039/yr, all local households, not nurse pay