Occupational Health Nurse - PRN

Position Overview

Greater Purpose and Core Values :

Athletico's Greater Purpose is to empower people, inspire hope and transform lives. We accomplish this by providing exceptional, progressive, and cost-effective fitness, performance and rehabilitative services through personalized care that emphasizes education and prevention of future injury.

This is accomplished through building on our Core Values of one team, understanding our business, recognition, people-focused, accountability, continuous innovation and trust and integrity, which are the foundation for our unique culture.

Position Description : The OHN / Registered Nurse coordinates health care for employees in the onsite clinic and oversees evaluation and case management of workplace injuries as well as compliance with medical surveillance programs.

The RN relays information to employees and client key stakeholders regarding workplace safety and injury prevention as well as assuring compliance with health-related OSHA mandates.

Position Responsibilities :

Clinical

• Treatment of acute occupational injuries
• Perform drug tests, hearing tests, pulmonary function and fit tests
• Respond to medical emergencies and initiate and facilitate ongoing health and wellness screenings and wellness functions for employees
• Case management of workman's compensation claims in conjunction with the employer representative and insurance carrier
• Facilitate return to work and light duty assignments for employees with work related injuries.
• Maintain current case log for workplace injuries outlining treatment plan for weekly case review
• Assure compliance with OSHA programs such as hearing conservation, blood borne pathogen training, random drug screening and follow up programs
• Maintain health care unit inventory of medications and supplies
• Assist the employer representative with administration of Non-Occupational Disability Program.
• Exhibit a positive and proactive attitude towards managing the clinic, the clinical functions and the patient flow
• Other duties as assigned

Administrative

• Maintenance of charts and employee records
• Prepare and supervise the clinic / patient interaction of the Overseeing Physician as necessary
• Maintenance of charts and employee records
• Case management of workman's compensation claims
• Maintain current case log for workplace injuries outlining treatment plan for weekly case review
• Assure compliance with OSHA and DOT programs such as hearing conservation, blood borne pathogen training, random drug screening and follow up program
• Maintain and update OSHA log monthly

Position Requirements :

• 5+ years nursing experience
• 2+ years Occupational Health experience
• On-site occupational health experience a plus
• Certified to perform DOT Urine Drug & Alcohol Screens a plus
• Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist a plus
• Certified in CPR / AED / First Aid
• Valid State License
• Ability to communicate with all levels across the organization effectively
• Strong administrative and management skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain high level of professionalism, ethics and confidentiality
• Experienced in developing health and wellness programs and performing ergonomic assessment
• Strong knowledge of workers compensation case management and regulations
• Working knowledge of HIPAA, ADA, FMLA and OSHA regulations
• Familiarity with manufacturing and production facility practices.
• Proficient computer skills with MS, Excel, PowerPoint and Word to generate reports, spreadsheets, presentations, and training courses

Athletico provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.