Occupational Health Nurse - RN

Occupational Health Nurse - RN

Syracuse, NY - Syracuse, NY 13208

Overview

Salary Range $50.00 - $55.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Travel Percentage None Category Nursing

Description

Job Summary

The onsite professional will provide first aid and medical care to clinic employees as requested/needed, and within the RN scope of practice, following treatment care guidelines set forth by the occupational health director and client policy/procedures.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide on-site treatment/management of injuries and minimize the need for off-site medical treatment.
• Give on-site care, first aid and follow up to occupationally injured/ill workers.
• May respond to emergencies and provide appropriate care
• Manage open workers comp and short-term disability cases as needed.
• Maintain a medical record database and provide reports to management as applicable.
• Maintain OSHA records as applicable.
• May perform medical testing including but not limited to: TB tests, blood draws, immunizations, drug screening, vision tests, hearing tests, respirator fit tests and medical evaluations.
• May perform First Aid, CPR, AED and other training as necessary.
• Maintain clinic supplies for treatment and preventative measures in the workplace.
• Provide preventative health education as needed.
• Provide First/Aid CPR instruction.
• Provide various monthly wellness education to employees.
• Perform additional duties and assume additional responsibilities as identified by manager for the efficient operation of WorkCare.

Qualifications

Education/Licenses

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a valid RN license in the state of New York.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is highly preferred.
• Must hold current BLS certification.
• 3–5 years experience required.
• 2-3 years' experience in an urgent care, emergency department or occupational health setting preferred.
• Certification in Occupational Health preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining 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 to 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 assisting other team members when needed.
• Requires regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Strong clinical skills.
• Strong client-facing and teamwork skills.

Computer Skills

• Must be competent in the Windows operating system environment, 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.
• Ability to lift/move up to 40 pounds and climb stairs

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 $50- $55 per hour. Final compensation for this position depends on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits for this position include pro-rated 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 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.