Occupational Health Nurse (RN or LPN)

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. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide on-site 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 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 

Education and Experience

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

• 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 of maintaining 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 system environment, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and learn other software as needed. 

Physical Demands 

• Requires sitting for long periods of time, working at a desk. 

• Some bending and stretching could be required.