Occupational Health Nurse RN

Job Summary:

We are looking for a per diem Registered Nurse to support our onsite clinic in Arkansas City, AR.

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing direct patient care, emergency response, injury and illness management, medical surveillance, wellness initiatives, episodic convenience care and assisting with other occupational and environmental health services, as needed, while maintaining a professional and patient-centered approach in an occupational setting.

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. Employee encounters, wellness checks, obesity weigh-ins, blood pressure checks, etc.)

Assist providers on Injury & Illness management

Assist providers in managing, coordinating, documentation of Workers Comp claims & communicates with Client's WC claims carrier as needed.

Maintain Electronic Medical Record (EMR- Cority) and ensures complete & accurate documentation

Performs regulatory testing including but not limited to: Respiratory medical evaluation, spirometry, audiometry, vision tests, urine test, EKG, immunizations, blood draws, stress test, MicroFit, heat stress

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, Account manager, Team Lead & client as necessary

Ensures that employees have appropriate return-to-work clearances.

Coordinates employee exams & medical surveillance

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a valid Arkansas 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 a case management, urgent care, emergency department or occupational health setting preferred

Certification in Occupational Health, preferred

Case Management certification, preferred

Skills and Competencies

Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and confidentiality

Critical thinking skills a must

Ability to work independently and make decisions in accordance to company policy and procedures

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

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. Must be able to multi-task between multiple software programs. Must have excellent typing skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requires sitting for long periods of time, working at a desk. Some bending and stretching required. Working under stress and use of telephone required. Manual dexterity required for use of calculator and computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and/or crouch.

The clinic staff at CWP Arkansas are required to respond to all emergencies onsite.

Requires being able to respond quickly, driving an ambulance, climbing stairs, lifting an emergency response bag, lifting and using other emergency equipment, lifting a stretcher with and without a patient on it, loading a patient into the ambulance, and riding in the back of the ambulance treating the patient en route to the hospital.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level is usually moderate. Air quality is good, and temperature is controlled.

Additional Job Information:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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 laws. WorkCare is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment.

About WorkCare:

WorkCare, Inc., is a U.S.-based occupational health, wellness and absence management company focused on improving quality of life for employees and enhancing business results for employers. Our mission is Protecting and Promoting Employee Health…from Hire to Retire. We believe Work Matters. Health Counts. Prevention Saves.

We deliver integrated, total employee health solutions to employers in all types of industries in the U.S. and selected international locations. Our primary service lines include Medical Exams & Travel program management; 24/7 Incident Intervention telehealth triage; Onsite Services & Clinics (staffing/operations); Industrial Athlete Program (onsite and virtual), Consulting M.D.s, Wellness Solutions, and Absence Management Solutions. We place a strong emphasis on occupational physician oversight, clinical quality, customer service excellence, and workforce well-being. Visit to learn more.