Overview:
The Occupational Nurse will be required to do the following,
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Provides nursing services, first-aid and clinical fit for duty assessments to employees or persons who become ill or injured at work
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Works in a fast-paced environment and multi-tasks while maintaining customer service
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Performs medical screenings such as drug (hair, urine, oral) and alcohol, vision, blood pressure, audiograms, respirator and pulmonary function tests
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Works with Safety/Industrial Hygiene to recognize environmental factors and/or stresses in or from the workplace that may cause sickness, impaired health, or discomfort among the workforce
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Maintains facility compliance as applicable, with OSHA and CDC health and safety related standards
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Maintains medical records and privacy standards at all times in accordance with established guidelines
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Takes direction from Medical Director, Manager of Occupational Health & Audiology, and Medical Providers
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Administers vaccinations and TB testing; performs phlebotomy and POC testing
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Mentors support staff and participates in education and clinical competencies
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Provides health education information
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Dispenses OTC and limited Rx medications
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Assists in creation of written procedures and policies
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Other duties as directed
This position is located in North Kingston, RI
Work Hours
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First Shift. Eight-hour shift. Shifts subject to change. Variations occur generally between 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m., with rare instances of weekend coverage. Second shift coverage required for scheduled PTO or trainings.
Qualifications:
Required:
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Licensed Registered Nurse in Rhode Island
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CPR/First Aid/AED certification. ACLS preferred.
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NIOSH spirometry certification or willingness and ability to obtain certification
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Breath alcohol technician certification or willingness and ability to obtain certification
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CAOHC certification or willingness and ability to obtain certification
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Experience with policy/procedure development
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Vaccine coordination
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Must be available to work all shifts including extended hours and weekends as business needs dictate
Preferred:
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Minimum of 1 Year of RN experience or extensive 3+ LPN experience
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Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Adobe experience a plus.
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Certification in Occupational Health Nursing (COHN/COHN-S) or working toward certification (highly desired)
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Experience working within a large organization or industrial environment
- ER or urgent care experience preferred
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Experience in Occupational Health at Electric Boat (highly desired)
Skills:
- Mature caring attitude
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Team player
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Willingness to learn/flexibility
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively
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Must possess strong bedside manner
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Strong phlebotomy and IV skills
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Strong triage skills, first aid and wound care skills, and assessment skills
Physical Qualifications: Kneeling, Light Lifting, Reaching, Twisting Environmental Attributes: Inside
