Occupational Health Rn Jobs in Meridian, ID (NOW HIRING)

Boise, ID - Boise, ID 83716

Salary Range $50.00 - $52.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Travel Percentage None Category Nursing

Job Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing direct patient care, 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.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

• Provide on-site treatment / management of injuries and minimize the need for off-site medical treatment
• Give on-site care, first aid and follow up to occupationally injured/ill workers
• Ongoing communication with the treating physician regarding employee clinical status
• Coordinate care with WorkCare's Incident Intervention Injury Management Program and utilize Physician escalation services as needed
• Provide episodic care for minor medical issues, medical consultation and recommendations according to treatment care guidelines set forth and in collaboration with WorkCare Consulting Medical Director (CMD) and policy/procedures
• Support injury prevention through education and ergonomic evaluation
• Help employees prevent injuries and manage pain
• Report to client and WorkCare management periodically
• Contribute insight to incident reports and tracking of injury and clinic utilization data
• Order and maintain supplies to ensure that the clinic is appropriately stocked
• Participate in general flow of clinic operations
• Provide dose of common pre-packaged over the counter (OTC) medicine to employees for episodic care at no cost to the employee, as well as follow up care, which must be provided by the employee's personal medical provider
• Perform additional duties and assume additional responsibilities as identified by manager for the efficient operation of WorkCare.

Education and Experience

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a valid Idaho 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 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

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.
• Ability to work under stressful, sometimes unpredictable situations.
• Manual dexterity required for use of handling medical equipment, performing procedures, computer keyboard; Use hands/fingers to handle, control, or fell objects, tools, or controls.
• Required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and/or crouch; Some bending and stretching could be required.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to kneel and perform chest compressions for CPR life saving measures.
• Require daily walk to & from parking lot to clinic; may need to navigate uneven walkways and terrain due to construction site.
• May drive emergency vehicle within the site when responding to an accident.

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 - $52 per hour. Final compensation rate 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.