Occupational Health Nurse - RN

Provides medical care to clinic patients as requested/needed, and within the RN scope of practice, following treatment care guidelines set forth by the occupational health director.

Evaluation, treatment, and case management of occupational illnesses and injuries and referring cases to providers

Assist providers in managing, coordinating, documentation of Workers Comp claims & communicates with Client’s WC claims carrier as needed.

Maintain Electronic Medical Record (EMR- Cority) and ensures complete & accurate documentation

Performs regulatory testing including but not limited to: Respiratory medical evaluation, spirometry, audiometry, vision tests, urine test, EKG, immunizations, blood draws, stress test, MicroFit, heat stress

May perform First Aid, CPR, AED, and other training as necessary

Assist with Outage scheduling

May be assigned to the night shift or weekend work during the outage

Provides preventive health education to employees as needed within scope of practice.

Maintains clinic utilization reports - clinic encounters, first aid injuries, Workers' Compensation claims, supply inventory, equipment calibration & inventory

Participates in general flow of clinic operations (answers phones, checks email, medical records, scheduling, filing, copying charts, traffic control).

Maintain clinic’s medical & office supplies in collaboration with ancillary staff

Maintains communication with the Clinic Medical Director, Account manager, Team Lead & client as necessary

Ensures that employees have appropriate return-to-work clearances.

Coordinates employee exams & medical surveillance

Other duties as assigned or those duties that may be required as management deems necessary.

Education and Experience

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a valid RN license in the state of California.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing is highly preferred.

Must hold current BLS certification.

If needed, NIOSH, CAOHC DOT Drug, and Alcohol testing

Certification in Occupational Health preferred.

Proficient in basic office software applications

Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Skills and Competencies

Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Must be able to demonstrate the ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality.

Strong critical thinking skills, problem solving, and decision making.

Must have the ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, with attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to create and edit written materials.

Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.

Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.

Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and clients.

Strong time management, organizational, and follow-through skills.

Ability to meet and exceed daily and weekly individual performance goals.

Ability to work independently as well as assist other team members when needed.

Requires regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.

Computer Skills

Must be competent in the Windows operating system environment, Adobe Professional, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and learn other software as needed.

Physical Demands

Requires sitting for long periods of time, working at a desk.

Some bending and stretching could be required.

Working under stress and use of computer/phone required.

Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard.

Occasionally may be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and/or crouch.

May occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Work Environment

Mainly indoor, office environment conditions.

The noise level is usually moderate.

Air quality is good, and temperature is controlled.

This position has an hourly pay range of $57 - $62 per hour. Final compensation rate for this position depends on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits for this position include paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and critical illness insurance; HSA, HRA, and FSA; life and disability insurance; EAP; 401K; legal and identity theft coverage; pet insurance and more.

The preceding statements describe the general job responsibilities and individual’s qualifications inherent to this position. These are not intended to be construed as exhaustive lists. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, accurately, and safely. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. This job description may be reevaluated and/or modified at any time without notice.

Every qualified individual has the same opportunity for recruitment, hire, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.