Nurse (Occupational Health)

This position is located in the Division of Quality Management of the Kayenta Service Unit, Kayenta, AZ. The purpose of this position is to serve as an Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) performs duties and responsibilities which include treating occupational medical and health emergencies, addressing hazards conditions in the work place, administers routine health prevention and screening programs, and refers more complicated medical cases to the appropriate physician or health facility.

The primary role of this position is serving as Hospital Occupational Health Nurse for Kayenta Service Unit. The incumbent:

• Performs primary care assessment, diagnosis, and implementation of treatment plans according to authorized medical standing orders (MSO) and standardized medical protocols for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Provides acute care services that include medical emergencies where the employee is given the attention required to prevent loss of life or limb or to relieve suffering until he/she can be transferred to a treatment facility.
• Provides primary nursing care for illnesses occurring in the workplace including: nursing, assessment, diagnosis and implementation of treatment plan according to MSO and standardized medical protocols of the occupational and non-occupational illness of which the employee would not reasonably be expected to seek the attention of his/her personal physician, or to enable the employee to complete his/her current work site before consulting his/her personal physician.
• Performs the specialized health screening procedures audiograms, vision performance tests, blood glucose levels, and cancer screenings. Plans, schedules employees and supervisors for the phlebotomist with the contract laboratory, interprets whether the results are within normal limits, consults with the physician, and based on procedures, makes appropriate recommendations to the employee.
• Reviews medical records and physical examinations for completeness and accomplishment of appropriate follow-up and health teaching, the medical records are maintained in accordance with quality assurance and Federal and local protocols.
• Maintains liaison with, serves as a consultant to, and makes presentations to occupational health nurses in other agencies, outside health organizations, and professional associations regarding the expanded role of occupational health nurses.