Occupational Health RN Full-time - Browerville

Description

Lakewood Health System has an opening for a Full-time Occupational Health RN.

The Occupational Health RN will support our Occupational Health contracted sites by providing nursing coverage. This position does involve changing locations 2 days per week, which are located 8 miles apart.

Responsibilities:

Render professional nursing care and follow-up of occupational and non-occupational illnesses and injuries within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act.

Provide education, support and motivation emphasizing health and safety.

Assist employer with OSHA documentation and reportable injury/illness.

Assist the employee and employer to develop and implement modified job tasks based on the workability reports.

Observe compliance with legal requirements of occupational health in ADA, OSHA, Worker's Comp, FMLA and other state and federal laws.

Perform and document pre-placement health history assessment with prospective employee, based on essential job functions.

Track employee illnesses/injuries through return to work slips and incident reports. Notify appropriate individuals of notable trends.

Identify existing or potential environmental, health and safety hazards and inform appropriate individuals regarding adaptations or position interventions.

Render professional nursing care and follow-up of occupational and non-occupational illnesses and injuries within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse licensure/certification from an accredited school of nursing and as required by the Board of Nursing

Experience in Occupational Health desirable

Current CPR certification

Certified in Occupational Hearing Conservationists (OHC) or acquire within 6 months of hire.

Must be flexible with hours to meet customer and department needs

This is a full-time position working 34 hours per week. Days of the week are typically Monday through Friday and hours will vary based upon need.

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Lakewood Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer (Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans) and Equal Opportunity Provider. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability and protected veteran status. Lakewood Health System is deeply dedicated to diversity in the workplace.