WorkCare, Inc.

Occupational Health Nurse - RN

WorkCare, Inc.  •  Manassas, VA (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

Job Location: Manassas, VA - Manassas, VA 20110
Position Type: Per Diem
Travel Percentage: None
Job Category: NursingJob

Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing direct patient care, injury and illness management, medical surveillance, wellness initiatives, episodic convenience care and assisting with other occupational and environmental health services, as needed, while maintaining a professional and patient-centered approach in an occupational setting. The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing direct patient care, injury and illness management, medical surveillance, wellness initiatives, episodic convenience care and assisting with other occupational and environmental health services, as needed, while maintaining a professional and patient-centered approach in an occupational setting.

Essential Duties and 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.
- - Ongoing communication with the treating physician regarding employee clinical status.
- Coordinate care with WorkCare’s Incident Intervention Injury Management Program and utilize Physician escalation services as needed.
- Perform medical surveillance testing including pulmonary function tests and hearing tests.
- Coordinate travel care and vaccinations to support global travel.
- Perform effective case management follow-ups for injuries/illness and absences.
- Provide episodic care for minor medical issues, medical consultation and recommendations according to treatment care guidelines set forth and in collaboration with WorkCare Consulting Medical Director (CMD) and policy/procedures.
- Support injury prevention through education and ergonomic evaluation.
- Help employees prevent injuries and manage pain.
- Report to client and WorkCare management periodically.
- Contribute insight to incident reports and tracking of injury and clinic utilization data.
- Order and maintain supplies to ensure that the clinic is appropriately stocked.
- Participate in general flow of clinic operations.
- Provide dose of common pre-packaged over the counter (OTC) medicine to employees for episodic care at no cost to the employee, as well as follow up care, which must be provided by the employee’s personal medical provider.

QualificationsEducation and Experience
- Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a RN license in the state of Virginia.
- 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
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
- Strong critical thinking skills; problem solving, and decision making.
- Must have the ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to create and edit written materials.
- Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.
- Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
- Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors and clients.
- Strong time management, organizational, and follow-through skills.
- Ability to meet and exceed daily and weekly individual performance goals.
- Ability to work independently as well as assisting other team members when needed.
- Requires regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
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.
Final compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.
Benefits for this position include 401K.
The preceding statements describe the general job responsibilities and individual’s qualifications inherent to this position. These are not intended to be construed as exhaustive lists. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, accurately, and safely. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. This job description may be reevaluated and/or modified at any time without notice.
Every qualified individual has the same opportunity for recruitment, hire, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment 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 local, state, or federal law.
WorkCare, Inc.

About WorkCare, Inc.

WorkCare, Inc., is a U.S-based occupational health, wellness and absence management company. We help employers protect and promote employee health to improve quality of life and business results. Our integrated, total worker health solutions span the continuum of care – from hire to retire. We emphasize work-related injury prevention, early intervention, guided self-care and health education to ensure the best possible outcomes. Our team includes occupational physicians and nurses, industry subject matter experts, information technology professionals and customer success managers. We provide medical surveillance, drug testing and travel care support; 24/7 telehealth injury triage and case management; onsite services and clinic operations; virtual and onsite industrial athlete programs; consulting occupational physicians/medical directors; and comprehensive services to simplify absence, leave and return-to-work processes. Our outreach includes access to a network of more than 5,700 qualified providers in the U.S. and selected international locations. Wellness Solutions, a WorkCare company, provides resources for first responders and corporate entities across eight dimensions of wellness, including physical and mental health. Contact us: info@workcare.com; 800-455-6155; www.workcare.com.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Orange, California
Year Founded
1984
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