Occupational Health Nurse Specialist

1 week ago

Novato, California, United States WorkCare, Inc. Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Occupational Health Nurse Specialist to support our client site in Novato, CA. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse and possess strong critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills.

About the Role

The Occupational Health Nurse Specialist will provide onsite first-aid treatment, maintain pertinent medical records, respond to facility emergencies, and become familiar with the site, specifically areas that most likely require a hazardous material response.

  • Provide rapid first aid and medical care for employees as needed, as well as for emergencies when clinic is open within the scope of practice.
  • Provide episodic care for minor medical issues, medical consultation, and recommendations according to treatment care guidelines set forth and in collaboration with the WorkCare Consulting Medical Director (CMD) and policy/procedures.
  • Evidence-based practice and health promotion.
  • Support Injury prevention through education and ergonomic evaluation.
  • Assist with the return-to-work assessment, fitness for duty exams and transitional work plans prior to the employee returning to work.
  • Maintain frequent communication with the WorkCare CMD and WorkCare Supervisor regarding all clinic issues and client requests.
  • Support EAP coordination, referral, and case management as necessary.
  • Help employees prevent injuries to maintain proper alignment, movement and manage pain.
  • Support ergonomic assessments, or Bio-Ergonomic Assessments and/or other employee intervention programs as implemented.
  • Support Health Fairs and other Wellness Initiatives such as encouraging healthy lifestyles by teaching employees about nutrition, fitness, sleep hygiene and how to manage stress.
  • Obtain data (such as biometrics) related to wellness interventions and provide wellness checks, obesity weigh-ins, blood pressure checks, etc.
  • Facilitate use of available company resources such as fitness centers, health risk appraisals.
  • Professionalism and patient-centered approach.
  • Report to client and WorkCare management periodically.
  • Support Medical Surveillance Exams such as Audiogram, Vision, pulmonary function, respirator fit testing and DOT Testing requirements as needed, and feasible with available or procured equipment, in line with the scope of practice and as supported by the WorkCare CMD.
  • Provide post-accident, pre-employment, for-cause, and random drug testing and in line with the scope of practice and as supported by the WorkCare CMD/MRO.
  • Assist with new hire exams, return-to-work/fitness-for-duty assessments, and transitional work plans prior to an employee returning to work as needed and in line with the scope of practice and as supported by the WorkCare CMD.
  • Health care administration work such as developing protocols and policies in tandem with the WorkCare CMD.
  • Collaborate with the WorkCare CMD to support clinical issues and client requests.
  • Contribute insight to incident reports and tracking of injury and clinic utilization data.
  • Actively participate in the emergency response team activities, drills, and training.
  • Maintain Data, OSHA 300 and the clinic encounter data entry process supported by clinic software or EMR system.
  • Assist in supporting day to day safety observations and security activities.
  • Order and maintain supplies to ensure that the clinic is appropriately stocked.
  • Participate in the general flow of clinic operations (answers phones, checks mail, medical records, filing, copying charts, traffic control) as needed in collaboration with current staff.
  • Assist with noise sampling, dust sampling, and fire extinguishers, as needed.
  • Provide dose of common pre-packaged over the counter (OTC) medicine to employees for episodic care.
Requirements
  • Current Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of California.
  • Must have 3+ years of experience.
  • Must have current and valid driver's license.
  • First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
  • If needed, NIOSH, CAOCH, DOT Drug, and Alcohol Testing.
Benefits

This position offers an hourly pay rate of $45.00 per hour, with final compensation within this range dependent on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.

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.

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