Occupational Health Nurse - RN - Part-Time

Job Details

Job Location:

Fond du Lac, WI 54935

Position Type:
Part Time

Schedule:

10 hours per week.

Salary Range: $45.00 - $48.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage:
None

This position is responsible for performing regulatory testing, injury/illness care, wellness education for employees within the nursing scope of practice, and handling the structure of the Client Standards, policies, procedures and treatment care guidelines.

• 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.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the treating physician regarding employee clinical status.
• Manage open workers’ compensation 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 that relationship.
• Maintain contact and communicate with the adjuster assigned to the file through phone calls, email and written reports.
• Understand limits of decision‑making authority delegated by the adjuster to the nurse case manager and respect these limits.
• Keep the adjuster up to date with activity in the case, case direction or secured authorization for services.
• Maintain a medical record database and provide reports to management as applicable.
• Maintain OSHA records as applicable.
• Perform medical testing including but not limited to TB tests, blood draws, immunizations, drug screening, vision tests, hearing tests, respirator fit tests and medical evaluations.
• Perform First Aid, CPR, AED and other training as necessary.
• Perform additional duties and assume additional responsibilities as identified by manager for the efficient operation of Work Care.

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

• Maintain privacy and confidentiality.
• Critical thinking skills are required.
• Work independently and make decisions in accordance with company policy and procedures.
• Take initiative on issues that arise daily.
• Manage multiple priorities effectively.
• 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 the Windows operating system environment, Adobe Professional, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and able to learn other software as needed.

• Requires sitting for long periods of time, working at a desk.
• Some bending and stretching may be required.
• Work under stress and use of computer/phone required.
• Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard.
• Occasionally may need to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and/or crouch.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

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

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The preceding statements describe the general job responsibilities and individual’s qualifications inherent to this position. These are not intended to be construed as exhaustive lists. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, accurately, and safely. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

This job description may be reevaluated and/or modified at any time without notice.

Every qualified individual has the same opportunity for recruitment, hire, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.