Occupational Health Nurse I

Title: Occupational Health Nurse I

Location: Temecula, CA

Duration: 6 Months (Possibility of Conversion)

100% Onsite

Job Summary:

Provides for and delivers health care services to workers and worker populations within an occupational setting to assist ill and injured employees to reach maximum health and productivity. Functions as a clinical case manager and coordinates an individual client’s health care services across multiple systems from the onset of injury or illness to a safe return to work or an optimal alternative. Care is coordinated with a focus on achieving quality care delivered in a cost-effective manner.

Using a unique knowledge of employees, their social or family system, and the work environment, the occupational health nurse assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates the care for clients. Practices within the parameters of professional licensure to ensure consistency with legal, labor, regulatory, and corporate requirements. Collaborates with management and the broader Environmental, Health, and Safety staff to carry out mutual corporate objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Acts as a professional health resource for the organization’s management in planning and maintaining initiatives and programs that meet defined goals and objectives.
• Provides initial assessment of occupational injuries, illnesses, and exposures and may treat or refer for further evaluation as necessary in accordance with clinical guidelines and protocols.
• Assesses the broad spectrum of client needs, including physical and psychosocial factors, using data from various sources including, but not limited to, aggregate case/claims experience, employer representatives, other health care providers, health records, and third-party representatives.
• Assesses non-occupational sudden illnesses occurring at work, determines the immediacy of treatment, and gives guidance to seek care from emergency/personal health care providers.
• Develops a plan of nursing care based on identified needs and problems and assists with the development of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention and health promotion strategies to optimize health and prevent injuries and illnesses.
• Develops processes for identifying situations that require early intervention to maximize desired outcomes.
• Identifies client goals, objectives, and actions in a comprehensive case management plan and implements interventions to achieve desired outcomes within designated time frames.
• Coordinates nursing process to generate consistent documentation of treatment, interactive process, and administrative aspects.
• Establishes generic and specific communication plans involving internal and external parties, as appropriate.
• Identifies qualifications and expectations for and monitors and evaluates outcomes and quality of services delivered by health care providers and vendors in the treatment and rehabilitation network.
• Collaborates with treatment and rehabilitation providers, and third-party representatives to coordinate/provide appropriate care, treatment, and follow-up of work-related health events based on knowledge of the specific work environment for optimal outcomes.
• Assists supervisors and employees with return-to-work issues, including work restrictions, modified scheduling, and job accommodations.
• Provides health-related counseling for supervisors and employees within the scope of nursing knowledge and practice.
• Conducts workplace walkthroughs/assessments and exposure follow-up.
• Maintains and safeguards privacy and confidentiality of business and protected health information.
• Participates in the development of related policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Identifies researchable problems and participates in studies and projects according to research skills.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development and continuing education to ensure competency and performance consistent with professional Occupational Health Nursing standards.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• 0-2 years of experience

Must Have License/Certifications:

• California RN License
• BLS

Preferred Certification:

• Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN)

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)

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