Occupational Health Nurse (PRN)

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

The Work:

The Occupational Health Nurse will be providing services offered under the client’s medical office services, such as assessing patients’ health conditions, monitoring vital signs, providing patient care-based treatment plans, Workers Compensation follow-ups, screenings, and administering immunizations.

This position performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Cayuse.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Observe and evaluate a patient’s physical status by taking vital signs, reviewing medical history and conducting a thorough assessment.
• Administering medications accurately and safely according to physicians’ orders.
• Provide clear instructions and information to patients about their conditions, medications, and self-care practices.
• Maintain clear communication with patients.
• Working effectively with other healthcare professionals like doctors, therapists, and nursing assistants to coordinate patient care.
• Work with web-based computer systems, Medgate Occupational Health and Safety software, and Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Responding promptly to patient emergencies and providing necessary interventions.
• Maintaining detailed patient records, including observations, interventions, and progress updates.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications – Here’s What You Need:

• Graduate or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing program.
• Be licensed to practice in Fort Worth, Texas
• Be certified as an Occupational Hearing Conservationist (CAOHC) Hearing Technician
• Be certified to administer CPR and use an AE
• Must be able to pass a Tier one background.
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills:

• Must possess problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to respond effectively to customers with a sense of urgency.
• Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
• Highly motivated with the ability to handle and manage multiple tasks at any one time.
• Ability to forge new relationships, individual and teaming in nature.
• Must be a Self-starter, that can work independently and as part of a team.

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions:

• Professional hospital work setting.
• This is an on-call, part-time position.
• Ability to work Monday-Friday, 24 hours, 3 Shifts.
• Must be able to walk, stand, and bend for long periods of time.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.