Pre-Employment Review Nurse

Recruiting RN

The Recruiting RN is generally responsible for the pre-employment physical review and processing for required positions.

• Performs physical reviews in a timely and professional manner
• Provides oversight of TB and Fit Testing
• Assists in triaging and managing work-related injuries and illness with the Case Management Team

Job Functions

• Assesses physicals and provides recommendations on the hiring of new employees
• Clarifies and follows up with clinicians after reviewing physicals
• Obtains clearance from treating provider when warranted
• Performs complete and professional assessments in accordance with Lincare policies and procedures
• Maintains and establishes relationships with various Occupational Health Clinics throughout the US
• Follows applicable policies and procedures of the Safety & Regulatory Manual regarding General Safety, OSHA (including the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment), DOT (driving safety), FDA, and Emergency Planning
• Facilitates and utilizes clinical portals when available
• Collaborates with multiple departments to streamline hiring process
• Maintains employee pre-employment physicals in complete and organized manner in compliance with accreditation standards
• Assists management with work related injuries
• Ability to remotely triage workers following an injury
• Evaluates all injuries and illnesses in an efficient and professional manner within the scope of practice and consistent with clinical nursing guidelines
• Ability to communicate treatment options with workers based on the severity of the injury
• Assists departments with identifying, evaluating, implementing, accommodating, and return-to-work options for workers with restricted duty
• Coordinates case management of work-related injuries by managing all cases to facilitate productivity, ensuring appropriate care and return to work
• Works low volume on-call evenings and weekends on an as scheduled basis
  • Frequency is determined by the number of employees available to share in the responsibility
  • Must respond in a timely manner

Education

• Registered Nurse, Required
• Compact License, Preferred

Work Experience

• 2+ years as an RN with clinical capacity, Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of OSHA Recordable criteria and industrial health standards.
• Possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills to be able to make intelligent, informed decisions about the health and safety of employees and their organizations.
• Excellent human relations skills to collect important data from workers, supervisors, doctors/providers and clinic staff.
• Knowledge of occupational health, pre-employment and routine testing (physicals, fit testing, TB)
• Ability to communicate supportively and compassionately with injured workers.
• Ability to timely analyze the injury or illness to develop next steps in case management.
• Strong leadership skills to instill confidence and trust with injured workers
• Must be computer literate.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure
• Must be a clinician authorized within scope of practice (as established by applicable state law or if none, by the applicable national board)