Occupational Health Nurse

Medix

$81K — $93K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in relevant nursing fields including occupational health, urgent care, critical care, or adult medical/surgical nursing
  • Associate's Degree in nursing
  • Valid and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of Ohio
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Responsibilities

  • Provide emergency care and first aid for workplace injuries and illnesses
  • Administer health services and conduct employee health evaluations
  • Perform routine nursing tasks for medical screenings and clinical procedures
  • Collect specimens from patients and conduct hearing and vision screenings
  • Monitor patient vitals and assist in medical emergencies within the facility
  • Maintain accurate medical records to comply with legal and regulatory standards
  • Support and prepare for emergency procedures and infection control practices

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan
  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Generous paid time off policies
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced RN to join an nationally renowned automotive manufacturing plant to handle occupational health responsibilities at their onsite employee health clinic in West Chester Township, OH ! Prior occupational health experience is not required- the manager is open to considering RNs from any healthcare setting and provides a great training program.

RN Overview: The Occupational Health Registered Nurse is responsible for providing emergency care, first aid and episodic treatment of occupational injuries and illnesses within standing orders. This position works toward the prevention of illness & injury, protection from work related and environmental hazards, and promotion and restoration of health. Individual will maintain accurate medical records related to legal, regulatory and reporting requirements.

RN - Schedule: 1st shift, Monday-Friday: 8:30am-5pm

RN Day to Day:
  • Working in an occupational health onsite clinic serving employees for an automotive manufacturing group
  • Provide health services and administer surveillance evaluations to company employees, recording observations, assessments, and treatments in accordance with company policy.
  • Perform routine nursing tasks associated with medical screenings, tests, and clinical procedures.
  • Collect appropriate samples and specimens from patients, and perform hearing and vision screening following clinical protocols.
  • Monitor patient vitals, behaviors, and assist in medical emergencies that may occur on company premises such as accidents, injuries, sudden illnesses, etc.
  • Follow established policies and procedures, identify roadblocks, and effectively communicate issues to the medical team's attention.
  • Provide patient-centered care with empathy, kindness, and professionalism.
  • Communicate health screening results and physical rehabilitation programs information to patients requiring treatment, and assist with medication administration while managing medication protocols.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential records, ensuring compliance with regulatory developments and infection control protocols.
  • Support emergency procedures preparation and adherence to infection control practices.
  • Maintain an understanding of all relevant regulatory developments defining patient privacy and medical record confidentiality, infection control protocols to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, accreditation Standards, etc.


RN - Required Skills:
  • 2+ years of experience ideally in occupational health nursing, urgent care, critical care, emergency room, or adult medical/surgical nursing
  • Associate's Degree in nursing
  • Registered Nurse (RN) with unrestricted state licensure in the state of practice
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification


RN - Pay & Benefits:
  • $39-45/hr based on experience
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

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