OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE

Occupational Health Nurse

Under general direction and in compliance with standard operating procedures and policies, works collaboratively with Occupational Health Clinic staff to provide comprehensive health and wellness services to City employees. Provides direct nursing care and health coaching to employees. Coordinates and completes pre-placement, annual safety sensitive, and Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals. Utilizes nursing skills to evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment, and maintain patient flow. Evaluates and provides initial first aid/triage for work-related injuries and illnesses. Completes First Report of Injury (FROI) and provides data to Workers' Compensation Third Party Administrator (TPA). Monitors workers' compensation case management in conjunction with the Risk Manager. Serves as a resource and auxiliary collector for drug and alcohol testing. Coordinates annual Fire Department physicals and stress testing, labs, and test results. Facilitates, coordinates, designs, delivers, and evaluates health and wellness initiatives through health education/promotion for the City's onsite wellness program in collaboration with the Health Clinic Administrator. Promotes positive health behaviors through planning, education, and training. Ensures compliance of Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), DOT, Federal Transit Authority (FTA), Workers' Compensation, Nurse Practice Act, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Provides for Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance with all medical records. Conducts training and provides consultation to managers and employees regarding health policies and regulations to ensure compliance. Maintains required recordkeeping for medical data, office visits, drug testing, physicals, blood work, encounter notes, etc., in compliance with City policy and regulatory requirements. Serves as the interim Health Clinic Administrator in their absence. Provides treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law.