Occupational Health Nurse - RN

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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. 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.

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

• 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.
• Provide initial contact with injured worker, employer, provider and other appropriate stakeholders (3‑point contact) as soon as assignment is received; disclose information regarding the role of case management and the rationale for the case‑management relationship.
• Dispense OTC medication.
• Maintain clinic supplies, inventory, daily calibrations, logs and checklists.
• Monthly checks of on‑site AEDs.
• Develop strong relationships with On‑site Environmental Health and Safety.
• Maintain contact with the adjuster assigned to the file through phone calls, email and written reports; understand limits of decision‑making authority delegated by the adjuster, respect those limits, and keep the adjuster up to date with case activity and 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.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a valid Alabama RN license.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is highly preferred.
• 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.
• Case Management certification, preferred.

• Maintain privacy and confidentiality.
• Critical thinking skills are essential.
• Work independently and make decisions in accordance with company policy and procedures.
• Take initiative on issues that arise daily.
• Manage multiple priorities.
• Maintain a professional approach with others in job‑demanding, multitasking and/or project support situations.
• Create and edit written materials.
• Communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.
• Organize resources and establish priorities.
• Gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

• Competent in Windows operating system, Adobe Professional, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); willing to learn other software as needed.

• Sitting for long periods at a desk.
• Some bending and stretching required.
• Working under stress and use of computer/phone required.
• Respond to urgent and emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

• Mainly indoor office environment.
• Noise level usually moderate.
• Air quality good and temperature controlled.

This position has an hourly pay range of $40 - $43 per hour. Final compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.

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