Description
The Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) assumes responsibilityfor the delivery of nursing and first aid services to employees or persons whoare ill and/or injured on the job in accordance with facility policies,practices, and procedures. TheOccupational Health Nurse demonstrates critical thinking and performanceability in the coordination of care and consistently performs according totheir scope of practice, nursing standards and occupational health andwellness.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement andevaluate patient care within the RN scope of practice
Performs focused interviews to identify specific patientneeds
Knowledgeable of nursing techniques and information neededto treat acute injuries/illnesses onsite
In-depth knowledge of health and safety measures
Assists in meeting Occupational and Safety HealthAdministration (OSHA) regulations
Manages crisis's and emergencies safely and efficiently
Helps to maintain and preserve the health of employees intheir work environment
Analyzes and prioritizes risk factors to achieve the highestlevel of health among employees
Communicates information to supervisors, peers, insuranceagencies or customers as applicable following HIPAA regulations
Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon carerequirements
Provides a safe, confidential, comfortable and therapeuticpatient environment
Documents patient's response to nursing and otherinterventions
Monitors safety and effectiveness of the environment andequipment
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which thenurse practices
One year prior professional Occupational health experiencepreferred
Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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