Occupational Health Nurse - RN

Occupational Health Nurse - RN

Sylmar, CA - Sylmar, CA 91342

Description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing regulatory testing, injury/illness care, wellness education for employees within the nursing scope of practice, the structure of the Client Standards, policies, procedures, and treatment care guidelines during the regular days.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care, processing workers' compensation claims management, facilitating the Modified Duty/and Return to Work program and assisting with other occupational and environmental health services as needed, while maintaining a professional and patient-centered approach.
• Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:
• Provide rapid first aid and medical care for employees, as needed, and for emergencies (within the RN's scope of practice) during designated on-site hours
• Coordinate care with WorkCare's Injury Care program and utilize physician escalation services, as needed
• Provide episodic care for minor medical issues, medical consultations, and recommendations according to treatment care guidelines set forth and in collaboration with the WorkCare Consulting Medical Director and policies/procedures
• Provide evidence-based practice and health promotion
• Manage Return to Work Program
• Case management of all work-related incidents
• Participate in or administer Workers' Compensation claims and program
• Support injury prevention through education and ergonomic evaluations
• Assist with new-hire exams, return-to-work assessments, fitness for duty exams and transitional work plans prior to the employee returning to work, as needed and in line with the scope of practice and as supported by the WorkCare Consulting Medical Director (CMD).
• Maintain frequent communication with the CMD and WorkCare supervisor regarding all clinic issues and Customer requests
• Act as Liaison to Employee Assistance Program, according to Customer protocols
• Support health fairs and other wellness initiatives such as vaccination clinics, encouraging healthy lifestyles by educating employees on general health and fitness and other designated wellness topics, vaccination clinics, wellness interventions (biometrics, blood pressure checks, etc.)
• Facilitate the use of available Customer resources such as fitness centers and health risk appraisals
• Maintain medical records, paper and electronic, as appropriate
• Maintain and distribute clinic utilization reports
• Conduct or support Medical Surveillance exams such as audiograms, vision tests, 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 CMD
• Provide post-accident, pre-employment, for-cause, and random drug testing in line with the scope of practice and as supported by the CMD or Medical Review Officer
• Perform health care administration work such as developing protocols and policies with the CMD and Customer stakeholders
• Collaborate with the CMD to support clinical issues and Customer requests
• Contribute insight to incident reports and tracking of injury and clinic utilization data
• Lead or participate in emergency response team activities, drills, and training
• Participate in safety, health, and wellness meetings as requested
• Manage travel medicine programs, as appropriate for the population
• Maintain data, OSHA 300 forms and the data entry process supported by clinic software or electronic records management systems
• Order and maintain supplies to ensure that the clinic is appropriately stocked
• Participate in the general flow of clinic operations (answering phones, checking mail, maintaining medical records, filing, copying charts, traffic control) as needed and in collaboration with current staff
• Provide over-the-counter medications as agreed upon with Customer and as allowed per state licensure and regulations
• Other duties as assigned or those duties that may be required as management deems necessary.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a valid RN license in the state of California.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is highly preferred.
• Must hold current BLS certification.
• If needed, NIOSH, CAOHC DOT Drug, and Alcohol testing
• Certification in Occupational Health preferred.
• Proficient in basic office software applications
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Skills and Competencies

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to maintain 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 with 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 assist other team members when needed.
• Requires regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.

Computer Skills

• 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

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

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 $57 - $62 per hour. Final compensation rate for this position depends on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits for this position include 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 accommodation will be provided 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.