ASST. OCCUP. HEALTH NURSE - OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE - Part-Time

Southwest Research Institute • Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, United States • 14h ago

Who We Are:

Our team of occupational nurses provide a variety of nursing care and perform medical surveillance monitoring to maintain the safety and to maximize the overall health of our employees.

Objectives of this Role:

Responsible for providing primary and emergency care of occupational and non-occupational illnesses and injuries to our employees.
Perform the required health monitoring and screening test for specified programs such as drug/alcohol testing and hearing test.
Perform clinical duties and assist the physician as needed.
Comply with OSHA regulations and standards.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

Ability to multi-task and possess strong clinical skills.
Assist the clinic physician, triage patients, perform EKG's, lab draws, injections, provide treatment and referrals as directed.
Ability to respond to medical emergencies; arrange for patients to be transported to local medical facilities.
Evaluate and treat injuries and illnesses in an efficient and professional manner within the scope of practice and consistent with clinical guidelines.
Maintain close communication with the nurse manager, Environmental Health and Safety and Human Resources.
Responsible for monitoring the health, well-being, and safety of our employees.
Establish safety and health standards that conform with the regulations set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Perform medical surveillance (e.g., hearing conservation, spirometry, immunizations etc.).
Support Environmental Health and Safety, Operations, and Human Resources in injury prevention, health surveillance, and prevention of potential hazards in the work environment.

Requirements:

Requires a Bachelors in Nursing.
2-6 years: Experience working in a clinical setting. Perform tasks effectively while handling multiple priorities. ICU and emergency nursing or related experience handling medical emergencies.
2 -6 years: Must be able to interact with staff members and health professionals.
2 -6 years: Knowledge of nursing standards and protocols in an occupational setting; worker's compensation, OSHA regulations, occupational disease.
Registered Nurse license and CPR certification.
A valid/clear driver's license is required.

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