Occupational Health Nurse

Overview

Immediate need for a talented Occupational Health Nurse
. This is a 03+ months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Cornelia, GA (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job
-87365

Pay Range: $62 - $63/hour
. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

• Provides nursing services and emergency (first-aid) treatments to employees who become ill or suffer an accident on company premises, arranging for transportation to another care provider, if needed. Notifies all concerned.
• Participates as an active member of the First Aid/Emergency Response Team.
• Under the supervision of a physician, administers medications and performs various minor treatments or therapies for injured or ill employees. Administers injections for allergies and for overseas travel as directed by the physician.
• Provides various preventive health evaluations and tests in accordance with the company Health Services program protocols.
• Conducts health profiles, health evaluations, and other services within the integrated employee Health Services & Resources strategy, including but not limited to health promotion education, health screenings, drug screenings.
• Promote well-being resources and programs across your site, region, country, and/or globally to enhance our total employee health and well-being portfolio.
• Complies with policy, procedures, standard of nursing practice, written standing orders, protocols, and medical directives as required by the company and State Nurse Practice Act.
• Maintains accurate clinical records, utilizing approved medical, nursing, and statistical formats, including computer technology.
• Advises and counsels employees within areas of core competency and integrated services and makes appropriate referrals (internal and external) when indicated.
• Provides advice, counsel, and access to education to and for first aid personnel.
• Develops knowledge of the occupational hazards/exposures and treatment thereof, for the specific location.
• Assists in the process of medical leaves of absence and Workers’ Compensation as required.
• Participates in periodic evaluations (customer surveys, trend analysis, etc.) of the effectiveness of the Health Services & Resources services provided to the employees.
• Supports the operations of our Occupational Health Clinics. Assists in maintaining the health facility in an orderly, clean, and sanitary condition.
• Participates and advises employees on the organization’s available services and facilities.
• Attends continuing education programs, maintains current nursing license and certifications.
• Participates in internal or cross-functional projects and teams.
• Updates and maintains employee medical records in appropriate electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Understands and applies Client Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day-to-day interactions with the team.
• Decision-Making & Problem Solving:
  Strong organizational and communication skills required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality is a must.

• Key skills;
  Registered Nurse
• Emergency (First-Aid)
• Electronic medical records (EMR) systems
• Skills:
  Communication, Registered Nurse license, collaboration, EMR strength (ideally, a super-user in any system should be able to learn our Electronic Medical System)
• Position requires inclusion in the Bloodborne Pathogens program.
• Active participant of the site Emergency Response Team Qualifications Required
• Registered Nurse license
• Associate’s degree in nursing or equivalent education Preferred
• Must comply with local and state laws and regulatory requirements.
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