RN Nurse (Occupation Health Nurse)

Duration: 04 Months (Possible Extension)

Industry: Chemical Industry

• Registered Nurse in good standing with a current, active, and unrestricted License by the VA state Board of Nursing.
• At least 5 years’ experience as an RN, and preferably at least 3 years’ experience in an industrial plant setting.
• Degree in nursing and preferably possess a COHN (Certification in Occupational Health Nursing).
• Ability to work independent of daily physician oversight, and able to recognize when need for consultation with a physician is necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment with a diverse workforce.
• Knowledge of computer applications of comprehensive tracking systems and Microsoft Office.
• Experience and ability to manage emergency care situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the management of the day-to-day operations of site Health Services
• Provide first aid for minor injuries, such as abrasions, superficial lacerations, contusions, foreign bodies in the eye, sprains, strains, punctures, splinters, etc. to ascertain the need for further treatment by a physician in order to minimize the effects of the condition and to decrease the possibility of any long-term disability resulting from said condition.
• After Hours On-Call Health support is required.
• Administer immunizations and emergency medications, as ordered by the physician, within the legal scope of expertise.
• Act as a Wellness /health coach and/or advisor educating employees on various health topics and enabling employees to make healthy lifestyle choices.
• Be trained to operate the medical testing instrument/equipment (Intoxilyzer/Titmus/Audio /Spirometer) utilized for medical clearance and early detection of baseline changes and implement appropriate referrals and/or follow-up programs.
• In coordination with the site contract physician, schedule and/or conduct health assessments, routine medical surveillance evaluations, and biological monitoring for employees and, under a service level agreement, to some core variable contractors.
• Manage Early Report of Symptoms by assessment, employee interview, documentation, Case determination of work relationship, and follow-up action.
• Assist supervision in the administration of the short-term disability program and Family Medical Leave through Medical Case Management. Assess employees for return-to-work fitness for duty and, as necessary, recommending guided work restrictions.