Registered Nurse (FULL-TIME)
Koniag Government Services
- Savannah, GA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Complete assigned duties with relative independence and minimal guidance. The occupational health nurse will work independently at on-site Occupational Health Clinics during respective hours of operation for occupational and non-occupational office visits.
- Works closely with other occupational and safety professionals to coordinate and manage the occupational health program for District employees.
- Administers emergency care for occupational and non-occupational illness or injury following clinical care services in accordance with the policies and clinical standard operation procedures (SOP)
- Operates under the guidelines of the Clinical and Program Management SOP.
- Schedules and performs health service activities such as preliminary tests for physical exams (i.e., blood pressure, EKG, phlebotomy, audiometry, spirometry, vision screen).
- Administers injections, vaccines, medications, and treatments according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and as authorized by the Occupational Health Physician.
- Provide clinical consultation to employees on healthcare subjects including nutrition, dental, care of minor injuries and illness, family health problems, smoking cessation, home care, and communicable diseases.
- Advises employees to obtain medical care and makes referral to private physicians, dentists, clinics, or community resources, with advice depending on the apparent nature and origin of employee's problem.
- Plans, coordinates, and provides health education to employees through the use of newsletters, health handbooks, individual health education sessions, and other activities.
- Provides narrative documentation on Nurse's Notes for services rendered and follows-up on referrals to ensure employee's optimum medical care.
- Conducts telephonic or face-to-face interview on serious or acute conditions, compensable injuries, chronic illness, pregnancy, etc. with clinics, hospitals, and the respective employee.
- Maintains records and assists with inventory assessment of supplies and equipment.
- Coordinates with the Nurse Manager regarding medical surveillance of employees who work in hazardous environments and submits medical surveillance data to Nurse Manager as requested.
- Assists Nurse Manager with communication between managers, safety personnel, and building officials to ensure specific actions are taken by appropriate personnel to eliminate or reduce hazards and improve health and safety of employees.
- Maintains medical confidentiality of employees and clinical records and understands the HIPAA and the Privacy Act.
- Conducts worksite visits to ensure a healthful environment is maintained by reviewing the work environment, safety and health issues, and hazards identified by Industrial Hygienist.
- Performs computer-related tasks associated with travel medicine and the customer's software programs for financial and/or deployment documentation, electronic medical records, and statistical reporting.
- Possess computer skills with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and data entry skills sufficient to create and maintain clinic record keeping duties.
- Serves as an occupational health advisor in support of District activities and provides support to local district Safety Office endeavors.
- Assesses employees with may develop emergent conditions while on the job. The nurse provides care following medical guidelines, and may seek physician guidance, take preplanned emergency measures or request 911 assistance.
- Attends health promotion/wellness events at offsite locations (within 50 miles of base clinic).
- Must maintain knowledge of Federal regulations put forward by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Privacy Act.
- Provides training to other nurses.
- Travel to other districts/states for 5-7 days periods for training/professional development or to provide training.
- Education: Graduation from a National League of Nursing accredited school of nursing
- Successful completion and passing score on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN)
- Current active, valid, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of residence with multistate compact privileges as travel is required for this position.
- The OHN shall have at least three (3) years of nursing experience in medical surgical or critical care nursing with an interest in Occupational Health. Experience in Occupational Health Nursing is preferred.
- Occupational Health Nursing as a COHN or COHN-S preferred
- Current Healthcare Provider BLS
- Heartsaver Instructor certification issued by the American Heart Association is required within 90 days of hire.
- Must be willing to travel up to 5 - 7 days at a time several times a year.
- Certified Occupational Hearing Conservatist (CAOHC) certification obtained through the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) will be required within 6 months of hire.
- DOD Security Clearance will be required.
- You must have the ability to pass a Moderate Risk Public Trust
- Proficiency in all skills reported to perform clinical services listed above including phlebotomy, intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, and basic life support.
- Must have proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the clinical nursing duties (e.g., CPR performance, responding immediately to an emergency, carrying a thirty (30) pound Emergency Go-Bag, etc.) without accommodation as well as free from any communicable disease(s).