Occupational Health Nurse - Fond du Lac, United States - WorkCare, Inc.

Description

We are looking for a part-time Occupational Health Nurse to support our client site in Fond du Lac, WI. This position is responsible for performing regulatory testing, injury/illness care, wellness education for employees within the nursing scope of practice, the structure of the Client Standards, policies, procedures and treatment care guidelines. The Occupational Health Nurse will be available onsite ten (10) hours per week and is responsible for providing injury and illness case management, and assisting with other occupational and environmental health services as needed, while maintaining a professional and patient centered approach in an occupational setting.
Responsibilities:

• Provide on-site treatment and management of injuries and minimize the need for off-site medical treatment
• Provide preventative health education as needed
• Give on-site care, first aid and follow up to occupationally injured/ill workers
• Ongoing communication with the treating physician regarding employee clinical status
• Manage open workers comp and short term disability cases as needed
• Provides initial contact with injured worker, employer, provider and other appropriate stakeholders (3 point contact) as soon as assignment is received. Discloses information regarding the role of case management and the rationale for the case management relationship.
• Maintains contact and communicates with the adjuster assigned to the file through phone calls, email and written reports. Understands the limiits of decision making-authority delegated by the adjuster to the nurse case manager and respects these limits. Keeps adjuster up to date with activity in case, case direction or secure authorization for services.
• Maintain a medical record database and provide reports to management as applicable
• Maintain OSHA records as applicable
• May perform medical testing including but not 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

Education and Experience:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a valid Wisconsin 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 case management, urgent care, emergency department or occupational health setting preferred
• Certification in Occupational Health, preferred
• Case Management certification, 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 Fond du Lac, WI. Final compensation offered 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.

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.Visit to learn more.