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Avila Beach, CA - Avila Beach, CA 93424

Salary Range $50.00 - $56.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Travel Percentage Up to 25% Category Nursing

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing regulatory testing, injury/illness care, worker's comp, wellness education for employees within the nursing scope of practice, the structure of the Client Standards, policies, procedures, and treatment care guidelines.

Essential Duties and 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.
• 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.
• Assist with clinical procedures and physical examinations (if applicable) such as Pre-placement, DOT, Respiratory Evaluations, and Fitness for Duty.
• Perform diagnostic testing such as vital signs, EKG, audiogram, pulmonary function test, vision acuity, and respirator fit testing.
• Perform laboratory duties such as phlebotomy, urinalysis, cholesterol, and blood glucose testing, and immunization.
• Perform Non-DOT Urine & Breath Alcohol collection at the Access/FFD center (as needed)
• Administer first-aid and medical treatment such as suture removal, ear/eye irrigation, apply splint and dressing as directed by nurse, or other advanced providers.
• 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).
• Maintains clinic's medical & office supplies in collaboration with ancillary staff.
• Support & assist the clinic during Pre-outage & Outage events including night shift scheduling needs.
• Assist with Humboldt Bay security physicals twice a year.
• Maintains communication with the Clinic Medical Director, Account Manager, Clinic Manager & client as necessary.
• Ensures that employees have appropriate return-to-work clearances.
• Coordinates employee exams &medical surveillance Status & results
• Other duties as assigned or those duties that may be required as management deems necessary.

Education and Experience

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a valid California 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 an urgent care, emergency department or occupational health setting preferred.
• Certification in Occupational Health preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
• Strong critical thinking skills; problem solving, and decision making.
• Must have the ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to create and edit written materials.
• Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and clients.
• Strong time management, organizational, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to meet and exceed daily and weekly individual performance goals.
• Ability to work independently as well as assisting other team members when needed.
• Requires regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Follows all applicable HIPAA laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Take initiative on issues that arise daily.
• Able to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.

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.

Physical Demands

• Requires sitting for long periods of time, working at a desk.
• Some bending and stretching could be required.
• Working under stress and use of computer/phone required.
• Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard.
• Occasionally may be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and/or crouch.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Work Environment

• Mainly indoor, office environment conditions.
• The noise level is usually moderate.
• Air quality is good, and temperature is controlled.

This position has an hourly pay range of $50 - $56. Final compensation for this position depends on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits for this position include paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and critical illness insurance; HSA, HRA, and FSA; life and disability insurance; EAP; 401K; legal and identity theft coverage; pet insurance and more.

The preceding statements describe the general job responsibilities and individual's qualifications inherent to this position. These are not intended to be construed as exhaustive lists. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, accurately, and safely. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. This job description may be reevaluated and/or modified at any time without notice.

Every qualified individual has the same opportunity for recruitment, hire, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment 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 local, state, or federal law.