Occupational Health Nurse

Overview

Immediate need for a talented Occupational Health Nurse
. This is a 03+ months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Cornelia, GA (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job
-87365

Pay Range: $62 - $63/hour
. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

• Provides nursing services and emergency (first-aid) treatments to employees who become ill or suffer an accident on company premises, arranging for transportation to another care provider, if needed. Notifies all concerned.
• Participates as an active member of the First Aid/Emergency Response Team.
• Under the supervision of a physician, administers medications and performs various minor treatments or therapies for injured or ill employees. Administers injections for allergies and for overseas travel as directed by the physician.
• Provides various preventive health evaluations and tests in accordance with the company Health Services program protocols.
• Conducts health profiles, health evaluations, and other services within the integrated employee Health Services & Resources strategy, including but not limited to health promotion education, health screenings, drug screenings.
• Promote well-being resources and programs across your site, region, country, and/or globally to enhance our total employee health and well-being portfolio.
• Complies with policy, procedures, standard of nursing practice, written standing orders, protocols, and medical directives as required by the company and State Nurse Practice Act.
• Maintains accurate clinical records, utilizing approved medical, nursing, and statistical formats, including computer technology.
• Advises and counsels employees within areas of core competency and integrated services and makes appropriate referrals (internal and external) when indicated.
• Provides advice, counsel, and access to education to and for first aid personnel.
• Develops knowledge of the occupational hazards/exposures and treatment thereof, for the specific location.
• Assists in the process of medical leaves of absence and Workers’ Compensation as required.
• Participates in periodic evaluations (customer surveys, trend analysis, etc.) of the effectiveness of the Health Services & Resources services provided to the employees.
• Supports the operations of our Occupational Health Clinics. Assists in maintaining the health facility in an orderly, clean, and sanitary condition.
• Participates and advises employees on the organization’s available services and facilities.
• Attends continuing education programs, maintains current nursing license and certifications.
• Participates in internal or cross-functional projects and teams.
• Updates and maintains employee medical records in appropriate electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Understands and applies Client Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day-to-day interactions with the team.
• Decision-Making & Problem Solving:
  Strong organizational and communication skills required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality is a must.

• Key skills;
  Registered Nurse
• Emergency (First-Aid)
• Electronic medical records (EMR) systems
• Skills:
  Communication, Registered Nurse license, collaboration, EMR strength (ideally, a super-user in any system should be able to learn our Electronic Medical System)
• Position requires inclusion in the Bloodborne Pathogens program.
• Active participant of the site Emergency Response Team Qualifications Required
• Registered Nurse license
• Associate’s degree in nursing or equivalent education Preferred
• Must comply with local and state laws and regulatory requirements.
• Must comply with the limitations of the scope of practice.
• Knowledge of OSHA, FMLA, and ADA preferred.

Our client is a leading Healthcare Industry
, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants…