Occupational Health Nurse - RN

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing regulatory testing, injury/illness care, and 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.

• 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 or 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 (three‑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 to include supply inventory, daily calibrations, maintaining logs and checklists.
• Monthly checks of onsite AEDs.
• Develop strong and working relationships with On‑site Environmental Health and Safety.
• Maintain contact and communicate with the adjuster assigned to the file through phone calls, email, and written reports. Understand the limits of decision‑making authority delegated by the adjuster to the nurse case manager and respect these limits. Keep 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 on‑site 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 Work Care.

• 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.

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
• Strong…