Occupational Health Staff Nurse

Position Summary

An Occupational Health RN - Staff assists/works with the Team Leader in the provision of on-site occupational health services at a company/industry through SRHS’ Nurse-At-Work Program. The OHN collaborates with workers, employers, and other professionals to: identify health needs; prioritize interventions; develop and implement interventions and programs; and evaluate care and service delivery. The practice focuses on promotion, protection and restoration of workers’ health within the context of a safe and healthy work environment. The foundation for occupational health nursing practice is research-based with an emphasis on optimizing health, preventing illness and injury and reducing health hazards.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Active License as a Registered Nurse in the state of South Carolina
  
  

Experience

• Occupational Health experience or Adult Med/Surg, CCU or ER experience
  
  

License/Registration/Certifications

• Registered Nurse in the state of South Carolina
  
  

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Occupational Health or Emergency Department
• Primary Care
  
  

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications

Core Job Responsibilities

• Adhere to all SRHS Standards of Behavior and policies
• Perform exams needed for surveillance programs to include hearing tests, pulmonary function tests, vision tests, drug/alcohol testing and others as needed
• Perform proficient phlebotomy skills
• Document and maintain patient charts either electronically or manually
• Maintain all control logs to include refrigerator temperature, point of care testing controls, calibrations of instruments
• Evaluate and treat work-related injuries
• Provides excellent customer service to contracted client, patients, and others involved in the care and treatment of the injured worker
• Keep all emergency supplies stocked and up to date
• Perform immunizations and documentation
• Provide preventive health screenings
• Assist in wellness activities
• Provide health education and evaluate personal illness within RN scope
• Provide emergency treatment and stabilization for injured worker’s
• Provide emergency stabilization for non-work related injuries per standing orders
• Other duties as assigned