Occupational Health Nurse (RN or LPN)

Job Summary

The Occupational Health Nurse will provide onsite first-aid treatment, maintain pertinent medical records, respond to facility emergencies, and become familiar with the site, specifically areas that most likely require a hazardous material response.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide rapid first aid and medical care for employees as needed, as well as for emergencies when clinic is open within the scope of practice
• Provide episodic care for minor medical issues, medical consultation, and recommendations according to treatment care guidelines set forth and in collaboration with the WorkCare Consulting Medical Director (CMD) and policy/procedures
• Evidence-based practice and health promotion
• Support Injury prevention through education and ergonomic evaluation
• Assist with the return-to-work assessment, fitness for duty exams and transitional work plans prior to the employee returning to work
• Make modifications to interventions either to progress the employee as directed by the CMD or to ensure employee safety and comfort
• Maintain frequent communication with the WorkCare CMD and WorkCare Supervisor regarding all clinic issues and client requests
• Support EAP coordination, referral, and case management as necessary
• Help employees prevent injuries to maintain proper alignment, movement and manage pain
• Support ergonomic assessments, or Bio-Ergonomic Assessments and/or other employee intervention programs as implemented
• Support Health Fairs and other Wellness Initiatives such as encouraging healthy lifestyles by teaching employees about nutrition, fitness, sleep hygiene and how to manage stress
• Obtain data (such as biometrics) related to wellness interventions and provide wellness checks, obesity weigh-ins, blood pressure checks, etc.
• Facilitate use of available company resources such as fitness centers, health risk appraisals
• Professionalism and patient-centered approach
• Report to client and WorkCare management periodically
• Support Medical Surveillance Exams such as Audiogram, Vision, pulmonary function, respirator fit testing and DOT Testing requirements as needed, and feasible with available or procured equipment, in line with the scope of practice and as supported by the WorkCare CMD
• Provide post-accident, pre-employment, for-cause, and random drug testing and in line with the scope of practice and as supported by the WorkCare CMD/MRO
• Assist with new hire exams, return-to-work/ fitness-for-duty assessments, and transitional work plans prior to an employee returning to work as needed and in line with the scope of practice and as supported by the WorkCare CMD
• Health care administration work such as developing protocols and policies in tandem with the WorkCare CMD
• Collaborate with the WorkCare CMD to support clinical issues and client requests
• Contribute insight to incident reports and tracking of injury and clinic utilization data
• Actively participate in the emergency response team activities, drills, and training
• Maintain Data, OSHA 300 and the clinic encounter data entry process supported by clinic software or EMR system
• Assist in supporting day to day safety observations and security activities
• Order and maintain supplies to ensure that the clinic is appropriately stocked
• Participate in the general flow of clinic operations (answers phones, checks mail, medical records, filing, copying charts, traffic control) as needed in collaboration with current staff
• Assist with noise sampling, dust sampling, and fire extinguishers, as needed
• Provide dose of common pre-packaged over the counter (OTC) medicine to employees for episodic care

Education and Experience

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  Current Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Pennsylvania

  
  

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  Must hold current BLS certification

  
  
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  Must have 3+ years of experience

  
  
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  Must have current and valid driver's license

  
  

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  First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications

  
  
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  If needed, NIOSH, CAOCH, DOT Drug, and Alcohol Testing

  
  

Skills and Competencies

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  Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

  
  

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  Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and confidentiality.

  
  

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

  
  

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

  
  

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

  
  

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  Ability to create and edit written materials.

  
  

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  Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.

  
  

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  Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.

  
  

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  Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and clients.

  
  

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

  
  

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

  
  

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

  
  

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  Requires regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.

  
  

Computer Skills

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  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

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

  
  

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  Some bending and stretching could be required.

  
  

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  Working under stress and use of computer/phone required.

  
  

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  Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard.

  
  

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

  
  

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

  
  

Work Environment

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  Mainly indoor, office environment conditions.

  
  

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  The noise level is usually moderate.

  
  

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  Air quality is good, and temperature is controlled.

  
  

The hourly pay range for Registered Nurse candidates is $48-$52 per hour.

The hourly pay range for Licensed Practical Nurse candidates is $40-$44 per hour.

Final compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits for this position include 401K.

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 accommodations will be made 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.