This position is responsible for performing regulatory testing, injury/illness care, wellness education for employees within the nursing scope of practice within the structure of the Client Standards, policies, procedures and treatment care guidelines at an onsite location in Berkeley, CA.
The Occupational Health Nurse is responsible for providing injury and illness case management and assisting with other occupational and environmental health services, as needed, while maintaining a professional and patient centered approach in an occupational setting. Travel to participate in Company initiatives can be supported as needed.
Provide on-site treatment and management of injuries and minimize the need for off-site medical treatment.
Provide preventative health education as needed.
Give on-site care, first aid and follow-up to occupationally injured/ill workers.
Ongoing communication with the treating physician regarding employee clinical status.
Manage open workers' comp and short-term disability cases as needed.
Provides initial contact with injured worker, employer, provider and other appropriate stakeholders (3 point contact) as soon as assignment is received. Discloses information regarding the role of case management and the rationale for the case management relationship.
Dispense OTC medication.
Maintain clinic to include supply inventory, daily calibrations, maintaining logs and checklists.
Monthly checks of onsite AEDs.
Develop strong and working relationships with Onsite Environmental Health and Safety.
Maintains contact and communicates with the adjuster assigned to the file through phone calls, email and written reports. Understands the limits of decision making-authority delegated by the adjuster to the nurse case manager and respects these limits. Keeps adjuster up to date with activity in case, case direction or secure authorization for services.
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, pulmonary function, 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.
Provide or assist with emergency response as per client protocol
Utilize designated medical record database and provide reports to management as applicable
Maintain or consult on OSHA recordkeeping requirements
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
Maintain clinic supplies for treatment and preventative measures in the workplace
Assess need and provide over the counter medication for episodic urgent care as appropriate
Provide preventative health education as needed
Coordinate wellness initiatives for client population in collaboration with client stakeholders
Perform Drug and Alcohol collections according to client policy
Provide travel consults and immunizations, as appropriate
Participate in safety and wellness committee meetings, as appropriate
Develop and coordinate onsite wellness initiatives
Participate in safety walk-throughs, as requested by client
Perform additional duties and assume additional responsibilities as identified by manager for the efficient operation of WorkCare.
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 maintain autonomous habits
Ability to manage multiple priorities, with attention to detail and accuracy.
Take initiative on issues that arise daily
Able to manage multiple priorities
Must have the ability to maintain a professional approach with others in job-demanding, multitasking and/or project support situations
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
This position has an hourly pay range of $60 - $67 per hour. Final compensation for this position depends on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.
Benefits for this position include pro-rated paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and critical illness insurance; HSA, HRA, and FSA; life and disability insurance; EAP; 401K; legal and identity theft coverage; pet insurance and more.
The preceding statements describe the general job responsibilities and individual’s qualifications inherent to this position. These are not intended to be construed as exhaustive lists. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, accurately, and safely. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. This job description may be reevaluated and/or modified at any time without notice.
Every qualified individual has the same opportunity for recruitment, hire, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.
