Occupational Health Nurse - RN

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing regulatory testing, injury/illness care, wellness education for employees within the nursing scope of practice within the structure of the Client Standards, policies, procedures and treatment care guidelines at an onsite location in Berkeley, CA.  

The Occupational Health Nurse is responsible for providing injury and illness case management and assisting with other occupational and environmental health services, as needed, while maintaining a professional and patient centered approach in an occupational setting. Travel to participate in Company initiatives can be supported as needed. 

Schedule: Day shift with 1-2 days per week until 7:00 pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide on-site treatment and management of injuries and minimize the need for off-site medical treatment.
• Provide preventative health education as needed.
• Give on-site care, first aid and follow-up to occupationally injured/ill workers. 
• Ongoing communication with the treating physician regarding employee clinical status. 
• Manage open workers' comp and short-term disability cases as needed. 
• Provides initial contact with injured worker, employer, provider and other appropriate stakeholders (3 point contact) as soon as assignment is received. Discloses information regarding the role of case management and the rationale for the case management relationship.
• Dispense OTC medication.
• Maintain clinic to include supply inventory, daily calibrations, maintaining logs and checklists.
• Monthly checks of onsite AEDs.
• Develop strong and working relationships with Onsite Environmental Health and Safety.
• Maintains contact and communicates with the adjuster assigned to the file through phone calls, email and written reports. Understands the limits of decision making-authority delegated by the adjuster to the nurse case manager and respects these limits. Keeps adjuster up to date with activity in case, case direction or secure authorization for services.
• 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, pulmonary function, 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.
• Provide or assist with emergency response as per client protocol 
• Utilize designated medical record database and provide reports to management as applicable 
• Maintain or consult on OSHA recordkeeping requirements
• May perform medical testing including but limited to: TB tests, blood draws, immunizations, drug screening, vision tests, hearing tests, respirator fit tests and *medical evaluations
• Maintain clinic supplies for treatment and preventative measures in the workplace
• Assess need and provide over the counter medication for episodic urgent care as appropriate
• Provide preventative health education as needed
• Coordinate wellness initiatives for client population in collaboration with client stakeholders
• Perform Drug and Alcohol collections according to client policy
• Provide travel consults and immunizations, as appropriate
• Participate in safety and wellness committee meetings, as appropriate
• Develop and coordinate onsite wellness initiatives
• Participate in safety walk-throughs, as requested by client
• Perform additional duties and assume additional responsibilities as identified by manager for the efficient operation of WorkCare.

Education and Experience

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a valid RN license 
• Active IL License Required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is highly preferred 
• Must hold current BLS certification 
• 3–5 years RN experience required 
• 2-3 years’ experience in an urgent care, emergency department or occupational health setting preferred
• Certification in Occupational Health preferred
• BLS, AED and First Aid Instructor 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 maintain autonomous habits
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Take initiative on issues that arise daily 
• Able to manage multiple priorities 
• Must have the ability to maintain a professional approach with others in job-demanding, multitasking and/or project support situations 
• 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

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 extended 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 25 pounds.
• Must be able to navigate uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE per client requirements.

Work Environment

• Mainly indoor, office environment conditions.
• The noise level is usually moderate, with occasional exposure to high noise levels.
• Air quality is good, and temperature is controlled, with occasional exposure to heat and humidity

This position has an hourly pay range of $60 - $67 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.

Salary : $60 - $67