Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Title: Occupational nurse

• Location: Wilmington, DE
• Duration : 12 Months contract
• Payrate: $47/hr on W2

Qualifications:

• Active state nursing license as a registered nurse
• Bachelor’s degree and certification in occupational health nursing
• 3 – 5 years of experience as an occupational nurse
• Basic understanding of federal and state regulations applicable to occupational and environmental health and safety.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Experience in effectively collaborating, within guidelines, to balance the needs of the employee and business
• Experience with emergency response and hazardous materials
• BLS certification
• Prefer certifications in BAT, respirator testing and audiometric testing
• Phlebotomy experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to write reports and correspondence clearly
• Experience in maintaining appropriate medical records in compliance with company policies and external regulations (e.g., OSHA)
• Demonstrated ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Knowledge and experience with computers applications to conduct various tests and to maintain appropriate records.
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities:

• Provide nursing treatment of work-related injury and illness in a caring, efficient and professional manner consistent with clinical nursing guidelines
• Assist in administration of case management for prolonged or complex illnesses/injuries.
• Maintain medical records in accordance with established guidelines.
• Perform medical screenings such as drug and alcohol, vision, blood pressure, audiograms, respirator and pulmonary function tests.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate guidelines.
• Communicate with employees, line management and health care providers on health and fitness-for-duty issues.
• Manage all cases to facilitate productivity, assuring appropriate care and return to work
• Responsible for assuring the appropriate access and utilization of healthcare services
• Implement wellness and prevention programs
• Assist with identifying, evaluating, and implementing accommodations and return to work options for workers with restricted duty.
• Coordinate activities with Occupational Health, Safety, and Human Resources.
• Maintain current knowledge of local hazards, toxicity of materials and relevant emergency medical care.
• Contribute in the design of controls for injury prevention and health surveillance related to actual and potential hazards in the work environment.
• Maintain clinic inventory, safety checks, and waste management.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $47.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Medical specialties:

• Occupational Medicine

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wilmington, DE 19803: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid RN license for the state of Delaware?

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $47 - $0