Occupational Health Nurse

Category:

Healthcare

Employment Type:

Contract

Reference:

BH-382216

Occupational Health Registered Nurse
needed for a contract
opportunity with Yoh's client located in Berkeley, CA!
Top Skills You Should Possess:

• Previous experience in Occupational Health, or in ER, Urgent Care, or Ortho setting

• Injury and illness treatment: evaluate and treat acute or serious injury (e.g., injections, sutures, fractures, concussions, etc.), or illness (e.g., chest pain, seizures, respiratory emergencies, etc.), or chemical exposures
• Utilize expert professional clinical judgment to determine and arrange proper disposition of employees to a hospital, appropriate physician(s), home or return to work
• Collaborate with Clinical Manager and/or the Site Occupational Medical Director as needed to coordinate care, seek clinical help, and inform of worker injuries
• Contribute to the success of worksite health and safety programs and help optimize employees' health, by performing various medical surveillance exams (e.g. medical and work histories, physical assessment, blood tests, audiograms, pulmonary function tests)
• Occupational Hazards: identify real and potential health problems and hazards at the workplace through methods including work-site surveys, toxicological literature research, and analysis of OSHA 300 logs and accident reports; maintain familiarity with workplace hazards, including chemical, physical and radiological hazards, consult with other safety and health team members to improve occupational health practices and eliminate safety hazards
• Case Management: collaborate with the Clinical Manager and/or the Site Occupational Medical Director, clinic and HR staff for the assessment, planning, coordination and monitoring of quality and cost-effective options and services necessary to optimize the occupationally injured workers' recovery and successful return to work
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4pm
• Position offers 11 paid holidays and 5 sick days

• Active and unrestricted California RN license
• Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
• BLS/CPR certificate required
• Three (3) years of experience as a Registered Nurse, with experience in Occupational Health; ER, Urgent Care, or Ortho experience considered in lieu of OH experience
• Familiarity with additional occupational health fields such as industrial hygiene and occupational safety a plus
• Certification as an Occupational Health Nurse (COHN or COHN-S) highly preferred
• Demonstrate strong clinical judgment, collaborative and administrative capabilities, substantial nursing expertise, and demonstrated knowledge of professional nursing principles with strong communication skills
• Knowledge of applicable federal, State of California and local regulations, including worker's compensation laws and case management experience
• Proven excellent verbal and written communications, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Ability to effectively interact with and talk to small and large groups of employees, including managers, to explain and answer questions about occupational health and wellness programs
• Ability to develop a working knowledge of complex Laboratory policies and procedures
• Ability to travel as needed to attend meetings, receive medical education, and/or represent the organization
• Proficient with standard computer systems and applications in a professional business setting

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Retirement Saving Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Direct Deposit & weekly EPayroll
• Employee Discount Programs
• Referral Bonus Programs