Travel Registered Nurse - Occupational Health

Overview

Marathon Health is a leading provider of advanced primary care in the U.S., serving 2.5 million eligible patients through approximately 630 employer and union-sponsored clients. Our comprehensive services include advanced primary care, mental health, occupational health, musculoskeletal, and pharmacy services, delivered through 680+ health centers across 41 states. We also offer virtual primary care and mental health services accessible in all 50 states.

Transforming healthcare delivery with a patient-first approach, we prioritize convenient access to both in-person and virtual care, resulting in improved health outcomes and significant cost savings. Committed to inclusivity and collaboration, we foster a positive work environment and recruit exceptional talent to ensure expertise and compassion in healthcare delivery. Marathon has been recognized as a five-time Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work in Healthcare winner and a six-time Best in KLAS award winner for employer-sponsored healthcare services.

About The Job

Provides direct and indirect care with emphasis on employee health. Utilizes established protocols and current standards of care to meet the wide variety of health care needs of the Marathon Health population. Duties include collecting and ordering lab tests, reviewing immunization and disease status, preparing and administering injections and vaccinations, phlebotomy, and wound care. Provides excellent patient care by providing literature and instructing on disease processes, medication and immunization side effects, and overall concern for patient wellbeing and safety.

This position is 100% travel to health center locations at the following locations:
Topeka, KS, Lawton, OK, Tupelo, MS, Texarkana, AR, Akron, OH, Danville, VA and Fayetteville, NC

• Collect medical histories (diagnosed medical conditions, medications, allergies, hospitalizations, etc.) and prepare patients for examinations. Relay urgent requests and emergencies to the provider as appropriate.
• Collect, review, and address immunization status of new hire employees. Coordinate ordering of lab tests and immunizations when needed.
• Track compliance with initial and annual employee health requirements as directed.
• Collect and record vital signs accurately. Immediately address emergency health risks with the provider.
• Assist the provider during examinations.
• Follow up on abnormal tuberculosis testing, including appropriate state filing when indicated.
• Assist with triage and monitoring of employees who potentially have a contagious illness or who have been exposed to one. Enter accurate data into contact tracing and medical data tracking systems, as necessary.
• Assist with triage and monitoring of employees who have a work injury, including case management.
• Assist with triage and follow-up of ambassadors who have experienced a blood borne pathogen exposure.
• Assist with N95/KN95 mask fit testing and tracking.
• Assist with maintaining employee health documents in the appropriate systems.
• Assist with absence management for nonwork-related conditions (short term disability, long term disability, FMLA, etc.)
• Assist the provider during examinations.
• Performs phlebotomy and Point of Care Diagnostic Tests – Rapid Strep, Urine dipsticks, etc. Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and appropriate paperwork.
• Perform laboratory tests accurately ensuring proper documentation and handling techniques.
• Prepare medications, including intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections, and including vaccinations/immunizations, as directed by a physician or other licensed provider.
• Transmit prescription refills as directed.
• Perform phlebotomy and point of care testing.
• Wound care and changing dressings.
• Carry out the orders of the provider concerning patient care in a competent and safe manner. Provide outstanding customer service and overall concern for patient wellbeing and safety.
• Educate patients on disease processes and medications, side effects, provide available literature and medical documents, and explain treatment procedures as directed by provider.
• Follow HIPAA guidelines for patient confidentiality.
• Maintaining accurate inventory of valid and unexpired medical and general supplies, order as needed. Keeps rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, washes and dries instruments used, and prepares sterilization as required. Ensure medical storage systems such as lab storage, vaccine storage, medication dispensary, etc., are well organized, labeled, safe, and sanitary.
• Partner with providers, clients, and other departments within Marathon Health to help with immunization clinics, employee wellness programs and promotions, safety days and events, health and fitness fairs and incentive programs, etc.
• May perform some general office administration including welcoming patients, answering phones and voice mail, scheduling appointments, handling correspondence and confidential files, office and medical literature and brochures,…