Occupational Health; Registered Nurse (RN) - This position will work 3rd shift hours, 8 hours shifts, 40 hours a week.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated Occupational Health Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide health services and first aid to employees in the workplace, focusing on promoting and restoring health, preventing illness and injury, and protecting from work-related and environmental hazards
- Under general supervision, works to reduce injuries and provides nursing care for occupational injuries and illnesses, including emergency care and referral, based upon nursing assessments, nursing diagnosis, and medical directives.
- Provides on-site services for annual physicals, Flu vaccines and safety training programs.
- Performs screening examinations such as vision screening, tonometry, EKG, venipuncture, audiometry, and spirometry.
- Refers abnormal or questionable findings to appropriate individuals for further evaluation.
- Assists with obtaining health and work history, interpreting results, and making appropriate referrals for positive findings.
- Participates in the implementation and administration of healthcare programs that enhance wellness through disease and accident prevention.
- Maintains a nursing recordkeeping system that meets legal requirements and ensures confidentiality.
- Participates in and supports overall safety actions and activities in the plant, including but not limited to reviewing reports of workplace injuries and providing care, guidance and reporting appropriate details to leadership
- Conducting reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol screenings
- Adhere to all state and federal regulations including OSHA, Workers' Compensation, etc.
Skills:
- Current unrestricted state license as an RN is required.
- Requires at least 2 years relevant experience, ideally providing nursing support in a business setting.
- Prefer experience in emergency department or occupational health.
- Familiar with treatment protocols for Musculoskeletal Disorders ('MSD').
- Knowledgeable about safety and prevention equipment and is able to train employees.
- Knows applicable federal and state legal requirements related to health care, data privacy and safety. Able to administer aspects of health programs.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Familiar with personal activity and system risks that place a person at higher risk of developing an ergonomic related injury.
- Solid proficiency in PC use including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Occupational Health Manager ('OHM') and other pertinent software.
Joining our team as an Occupational Health Nurse offers the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of employees while utilizing your expertise in healthcare. If you possess the required skills and are passionate about occupational health, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $72,000.00 - $91,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Emergency Medicine
- Occupational Medicine
- Urgent Care
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Are you a CPR or First AID Instructor?
Experience:
- Occupational Health: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Ability to Relocate:
- Orangeburg, SC 29115: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person