Registered Nurse - Santa Clara, United States - The Fountain Group

Description

Job Description:

Pay: $64.75/hr Provides nursing services and emergency (first-aid) treatments to employees who become ill or suffer an accident on company premises, arranging for transportation to another care provider, if needed.

Notifies all concerned. Under supervision of a physician, administers medications and performs various minor treatments or therapies for injured or ill employees. Administers injections for allergies and for overseas travel as directed by the physician. Provides various preventive health evaluations and tests in accordance with the company Health Services program protocols.

Conducts health profiles, health evaluations and other services within the integrated employee Health Services & Resources strategy including but not limited to:
health promotion education, health screenings, drug screenings.

Complies with policy, procedures, written standing orders, protocols and medical directives as required by the company and State Nurse Practice Act.

Maintains accurate clinical records, utilizing approved medical, nursing and statistical formats, including computer technology.

Advises and counsels employees within areas of core competency and integrated services and makes appropriate referrals (internal and external) when indicated.

Provides advice, counsel and access to education to and for first aid personnel. Develops knowledge of the occupational hazards/exposures, and treatment thereof, for the specific location. Assists in the process of medical leaves of absence and Workers' Compensation as required.

Participates in periodic evaluations (customers surveys, trend analysis, etc.) of the effectiveness of the Health Services & Resources services provided to the employees.

Assists in maintaining the health facility in an orderly, clean and sanitary condition. Maintains standards of nursing practice. Participates in the Employee Development Program process. Attends continuing education programs. Participates in internal or cross functional projects and teams.