Occupational Health Nurse
Company: WorkCare Inc.
Location: Guymon
Posted on: January 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Job DetailsJob Location Guymon, OK - Guymon, OKPosition Type Per
Diem -Travel Percentage NoneJob Category NursingDescription Job
Summary
We are looking for a Per Diem Occupational Health Nurse to support
our client, Seaboard Foods, in Guymon, Oklahoma.
This position is responsible for performing regulatory testing,
injury/illness triage, assessment, treatment, and wellness
education for employees in a clinic setting for Seaboard Food
Operations and via telephone for Animal Operations within the
nursing scope of practice as directed by WorkCare and State
Guidelines.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provides medical care to clinic patients as requested/needed, and
within the RN scope of practice, following treatment care
guidelines set forth by the occupational health director.
Communicate and update Occupational Health Nurse Manager and
client's Work Comp Director on all work-related
injuries/illnesses.
Assist in managing, coordinating, documentation of Workers Comp
claims & communicating with Client's Work Comp Director, assisting
with Injury & Illness management.
Input and update all work-related injuries/illnesses in CCMSI's ICE
data system.
Maintain Electronic Medical Record (EMR- Cority) and ensures
complete & accurate documentation.
Communicate with Client's Human Resources department and Work Comp
Director to keep them well-informed of employees with work
restrictions, work related absences, etc.
Performs regulatory testing including but not limited to:
Respiratory medical evaluation, spirometry, audiometry, vision
tests, urine test, immunizations, heat stress.
Conduct drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the client's
substance abuse policy.
May perform First Aid, CPR, AED, and other training as
necessary.
Provides preventive health education to employees as needed within
scope of practice.
Maintains clinic utilization reports.
Participates in general flow of clinic operations (answers phones,
checks email, medical records, scheduling, filing, copying charts,
traffic control).
Maintain clinic's medical & office supplies in collaboration with
ancillary staff.
Maintains communication with the Clinic Medical Director, Regional
Account Manager, & client as necessary.
Ensures that employees have appropriate return-to-work
clearances.
Other duties as assigned or those duties that may be required as
management deems necessary.
Qualifications Education and Experience
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a valid
State RN license
Bachelor of Science in Nursing is highly preferred
Must hold current BLS certification
3-5 years RN 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
Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and
confidentiality
Must have strong critical thinking skills and the ability to make
good and timely decisions
Ability to work independently and make decisions in accordance to
company policy and procedures
Building strong customer relationships and delivering
customer-centric solutions
Take initiative on issues that arise daily; Must be able to adapt
to changes and demands of real-time situations.
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
Have the skill in organizing resources and establishing
priorities
Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Computer Skills
Must be competent in the Windows operating system environment,
Adobe Professional, 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.
Working under stress and use of computer/phone required; Manual
dexterity required for use of computer keyboard.
Occasionally may be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and/or
crouch.
Situations may occur where the employee must help in moving injured
or ill employees.
May occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment
Work environment includes a manufacturing environment and normal
office environment as well as climate extremes found in the
production operations.
Noise level varies with the area of production the employee is
working in.
Final compensation offered will be determined by factors such as
job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.
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.
Keywords: WorkCare Inc., Amarillo , Occupational Health Nurse, Healthcare , Guymon, Texas
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