Position Summary

An Occupational Health RN - Staff assists/works with the Team Leader in the provision of on-site occupational health services at a company/industry through SRHS’ Nurse-At-Work Program. The OHN collaborates with workers, employers, and other professionals to: identify health needs; prioritize interventions; develop and implement interventions and programs; and evaluate care and service delivery. The practice focuses on promotion, protection and restoration of workers’ health within the context of a safe and healthy work environment. The foundation for occupational health nursing practice is research-based with an emphasis on optimizing health, preventing illness and injury and reducing health hazards.

 

Minimum Requirements

Education         

Active License as a Registered Nurse in the state of South Carolina

Experience        

Occupational Health experience or Adult Med/Surg, CCU or ER experience

License/Registration/Certifications             

Registered Nurse in the state of South Carolina

 

 

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education     

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Preferred Experience    

Occupational Health or Emergency Department Primary Care

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications

 

Core Job Responsibilities

Adhere to all SRHS Standards of Behavior and policies Perform exams needed for surveillance programs to include hearing tests, pulmonary function tests, vision tests, drug/alcohol testing and others as needed Perform proficient phlebotomy skills Document and maintain patient charts either electronically or manually Maintain all control logs to include refrigerator temperature, point of care testing controls, calibrations of instruments Evaluate and treat work-related injuries Provides excellent customer service to contracted client, patients, and others involved in the care and treatment of the injured worker Keep all emergency supplies stocked and up to date Perform immunizations and documentation Provide preventive health screenings Assist in wellness activities Provide health education and evaluate personal illness within RN scope Provide emergency treatment and stabilization for injured worker’s Provide emergency stabilization for non-work related injuries per standing orders Other duties as assigned