ES Medical Professional

Job Description

The Project Nurse provides and/or monitors the medical and first-aid treatment programs on projects or facilities. Performs registered nursing duties in accordance with medical directives approved by the consulting physician and local governing agencies.

Battle Creek, MI, 49015

12 Months

Contract

Onsite

The Project Nurse provides and/or monitors the medical and first-aid treatment programs on projects or facilities. Performs registered nursing duties in accordance with medical directives approved by the consulting physician and local governing agencies.

Registered Nurse (RN) with a minimum of two clinical practicing nursing experience, including previous and related experience in the construction field.

• Provide occupational, primary and emergency medical services to all Project personnel. Administers initial first aid treatment to injured or ill personnel and renders subsequent follow-up treatment as needed under the direction of a consulting physician
• Evaluates injuries and/or illnesses which require the services of a physician or hospital and makes referrals as necessary
• Carry-out safe standards of nursing care according to legislation, Standard Operating Project policies and procedures
• Establish and manage a monthly equipment checklist register; the asset register; the equipment maintenance and calibration schedule.
• Complete monthly procurement requests to maintain adequate supplies of medications, consumables and equipment.
• Ensure medications and supplies are properly stored and within use-by dates.
• Use the Electronic Medical Records Systems as required and ensure accuracy and maintenance of all medical records.
• Supports the project drug and alcohol testing program and Conducts drug and alcohol screenings
• Establishes and maintains electronic medical records and prepares related reports as required by the project and ES&H Core Processes.
• Provides certified First Aid / CPR training to the site First Aid/Rescue Team
• Assists risk management in claims management
• Perform other ES&H duties/training as required
• Prepares incident reports as required

• Requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BS/BSN)
• Appropriately licensed, qualified, and registered to practice in the state of Michigan as a Registered Nurse.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in occupational health and emergency nursing in occupational health and emergency nursing, and a valid nursing license for the location assigned.
• Currently practicing as an RN / OHN
• Current certification to carry out drug and alcohol testing
• Current Basic Life Support certificate required

• Preferable to have a post-graduate qualification in Occupational health.
• Experience in working on construction sites.
• Experience with workers compensation and regulations.
• Proficiency in basic Microsoft computer programs (i.e., Word, Excel, etc.)
• Prior experience in occupational health nursing, emergency room, or intensive care unit,
• Knowledge of establishing and organizing a first aid/emergency treatment facility
• Current certification as a first aid / basic CPR instructor
• Current Basic life support (BLS) qualifications