Per Diem Occupational Health Registered Nurse

Per Diem Occupational Health Registered Nurse

Scope:

The Registered Nurse (RN) will support an Occupational Health on-site clinic temporary assignment.

Primary Function:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing nursing services for on-site clinic. The RN may also perform initial chart review and chart case management for medical exam/screening programs to verify that all medical information and exam components are accurate. The RN works directly with a professional medical team and Examinees to ensure all medical information is gathered and performs medical Quality Assurance on all charts in various process stages leading to a final determination.

This is a Per Diem position (as needed) and length of assignment may vary based on operational needs and client requirements. There is no guarantee of a set schedule or number of hours worked per week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• • Provides nursing services within the RN scope of practice to preserve the health and wellness of examinees.
  • Records and maintains patient information in accordance with standard protocols, and the Privacy Act.
  • Identifies and records the signs and symptoms of physical and mental conditions.
  • Responsible for medical record review for medical exam and screening programs.
  • Works directly with medical providers and examinees to ensure all medical information is gathered.
  • Collaborates with Physician(s) and other internal nursing staff members for chart review.
  • Performs medical Quality Assurance (QA) on all charts in various process stages.
  • Implements and follows up on requests for further evaluation from the Examinee when required.

Qualifications

• • Graduated from accredited Nursing school.
  • Must hold a current unrestricted Registered Nurse License in the State of Michigan.
  • 3 years of clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse.
  • Have an active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Ability to pass a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• • 5 years of clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse.
  • Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) or Certified Occupational Health Nurses Specialist (COHN-S).
  • Certified Occupational Hearing Conservative (OHC)
  • NIOSH - Approved Pulmonary Function Training
  • Urine Drug Collector

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• • Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
  • Work involves sitting for prolonged periods of time.
  • May require bending and lifting up to 15 lbs.
  • May require working in outdoor environments.
  • Constant use of computer and common office equipment required.