Occupational Health Registered Nurse

Job Details

Title:

Occupational Health Registered Nurse (RN)

Location:

Yuma, AZ 85364, United States

Position Type:
Full Time

Work Status Details: REGULAR FULL TIME | 80.00 Hours Every Two Weeks

Shift: Days

Salary Range:
Min $39.93, Mid $51.91, Max $63.89 per hour (individual wages may vary)

The Occupational Health Nurse RN provides healthcare services for job candidates, employees, and contractors to meet and maintain compliance with YRMC policy, local, state, and federal law; and offers consultation within scope of service to workforce members.

• Clinical and Primary Care:
  Uses and documents the nursing process in care management; assesses, diagnoses, and treats clients consistent with appropriate standards and laws; counsels clients on reducing risks associated with occupational and environmental health and safety hazards; uses and maintains an accurate, complete record while maintaining confidentiality.
• Recruitment and Retention:
  Supports and enhances a dynamic HR program by facilitating timely, efficient and comprehensive pre-placement evaluations for new and returning personnel; participates in recruitment activities as requested; promotes services that support volunteer recruitment and retention.
• Case Management:
  Identifies the need for case management intervention, gaps in the service continuum; uses and evaluates health care resources to achieve optimal outcomes; assesses essential job functions and accommodates full return-to-work status; collaborates with clients and others using a multidisciplinary approach, establishes communication plans, coordinates referrals, and engages in multidisciplinary consultation for complex cases.
• Work Force, Workplace, and Environmental Issues:
  Conducts health screenings and surveillance activities; monitors the work environment to assure employee health and safety; identifies compliance issues consistent with local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and standards for workplace health and safety; participates in employee education to reduce hazards and foster compliance with safe work practices; supports the Environment of Care as defined by the Safety Committee.
• Regulatory/Legislative:
  Demonstrates compliance with laws and regulations governing nursing practice, ADA, FMLA, OSHA, HIPAA and Workers' Compensation through counseling, record keeping, and documentation.
• Health Promotion / Disease Prevention:
  Maintains infectious disease screening programs as mandated by Infection Control; increases employee awareness of health issues and choices; collaborates with others in defining and promoting a comprehensive wellness program that positively impacts health costs and employee productivity.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Registered Nurse (RN)

Associate's Degree (required)

2+ years related experience (required)

Life in Yuma, Arizona offers an opportunity to balance a fulfilling career with outdoor adventures, local festivals, and a welcoming community.