Occupational Health Nurse - Los Angeles, United States - WorkCare, Inc.

Description

We are looking for a Part-Time Occupational Health nurse to help support our client site in Los Angeles, CA. This position will provide appropriate medical treatment for all work-related injuries and illnesses and case management and provision of medical care for urgent non-work-related illnesses and injuries and non-urgent non-work related care from time to time. Schedule: 2-3 days per week; 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Monday-Friday only).

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Manage open workers comp and short term disability cases as needed
• Maintain a medical record database and provide reports to management as applicable
• Maintain OSHA records as applicable
• May perform medical testing including but limited to: TB tests, blood draws, immunizations, drug screening, vision tests, hearing tests, respirator fit tests and medical evaluations
• May perform First Aid, CPR, AED and other training as necessary
• Maintain clinic supplies for treatment and preventative measures in the workplace
• Provide preventative health education as needed
• Assisting with Case Management and helping with Covid concerns

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:

• Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and confidentiality
• Critical thinking skills a must
• Ability to work independently and make decisions in accordance to company policy and procedures
• Take initiative on issues that arise daily
• Able to manage multiple priorities
• Must have the ability to maintain a professional approach with others in job-demanding, multitasking and/or project support situations
• Ability to create and edit written materials
• Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences
• Have the skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
• Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

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 is a part-time position and will work from our on-site clinic in Los Angeles, CA.

This position has an hourly pay rate of $56.00 per hour. Final compensation offered within this range depends 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.

About WorkCare: WorkCare, Inc., is a U.S.-based, physician-directed occupational health company with global outreach. Our mission is Protecting and Promoting Employee Hire to Retire. We believe Work Matters. Health Counts. Prevention Saves.

Our occupational clinicians and industry subject matter experts deliver integrated, total worker health solutions to employers in all types of industries. Our capabilities include Medical Exams & Travel program management; 24/7 Incident Intervention telehealth triage; Onsite Services & Clinics; Consulting Medical Directors; Clinical Accommodation and Leave Management support; and a full suite of COVID-19 interventions. Our Industrial Athlete and Bio-ergonomic Surveillance programs are designed to prevent and manage work-related strains and sprains.

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