Occupational Health Nurse - RN

Job Details

Job Location: Jonesboro, AR - Jonesboro, AR 72401Position Type: Part TimeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Category: Nursing

Job Summary

The onsite professional will provide first aid and medical care to clinic employees as requested/needed, and within the RN scope of practice, following treatment care guidelines set forth by the occupational health director and client policy / procedures. 

Schedule: 32 hours per week; Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:00pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Provide onsite treatment / management of injuries and minimize the need for off-site medical treatment.

• Give on-site care, first aid and follow up to occupationally injured/ill workers.

• Manage open workers comp and short-term disability cases as needed.

• Maintain a medical record database and provide reports to management as applicable.

• Maintain OSHA records as applicable.

• May 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.

• May perform First Aid, CPR, AED and other training as necessary.

• Maintain clinic supplies for treatment and preventative measures in the workplace.

• Provide preventative health education as needed.

• Provide First/Aid CPR instruction.

• Provide various monthly wellness education to employees.

Qualifications

Education/Licenses 

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a valid RN license in the state of Arkansas.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is highly preferred.

• Must hold current BLS certification.

• 3–5 years’ experience required.

• 2-3 years’ experience in an urgent care, emergency department or occupational health setting preferred.

• Certification in Occupational Health preferred.

 

Skills and Competencies 

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. 

• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality. 

• Strong critical thinking skills; problem solving, and decision making. 

• Must have the ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, with attention to detail and accuracy. 

• Ability to create and edit written materials. 

• Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences. 

• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities. 

• Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and clients. 

• Strong time management, organizational, and follow-through skills. 

• Ability to meet and exceed daily and weekly individual performance goals. 

• Ability to work independently as well as assisting other team members when needed. 

• Requires regular and predictable attendance and punctuality. 

• Strong clinical skills.

• Strong client-facing and teamwork skills.

 

Computer Skills 

• Must be competent in the Windows operating