We are looking for an Occupational Health Nurse to support our client, Pratt & Whitney, in Middletown, CT.
The hours for this position will be full-time Saturday and Sunday, and 2 days during the week 7am-5:30pm.
The Occupational Health Nurse is responsible for performing regulatory testing, injury/illness care, wellness education for employees within the nursing scope of practice, the structure of the Client Standards, policies, procedures and treatment care guidelines.
Responsibilities:
- Provide on-site treatment / management of injuries and minimize the need for off-site medical treatment.
- Give on-site care, first aid and follow up to occupationally injured/ill workers.
- Manage open workers comp and short-term disability cases as needed
- Maintain a medical record database and provide reports to management as applicable.
- Maintain OSHA records as applicable.
- May perform medical testing including but not limited to: TB tests, blood draws, immunizations, drug screening, vision tests, hearing tests, respirator fit tests and medical evaluations
- May perform First Aid, CPR, AED, and other training as necessary.
- Maintain clinic supplies for treatment and preventative measures in the workplace.
- Provide preventative health education as needed.
- Assisting with Case Management and helping with Covid concerns
Education and Experience:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a valid RN license
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing is highly preferred
- Must hold current BLS certification
- 3–5 years RN experience required
- 2-3 years’ experience in an urgent care, emergency department or occupational health setting preferred
- Certification in Occupational Health preferred
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
- Strong critical thinking skills; problem solving, and decision making.
- Must have the ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Take initiative on issues that arise daily
- Must have the ability to maintain a professional approach with others in job-demanding, multitasking and/or project support situations
- Ability to create and edit written materials.
- Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.
- Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
- Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors and clients.
- Strong time management, organizational, and follow-through skills.
- Ability to meet and exceed daily and weekly individual performance goals.
- Ability to work independently as well as assisting other team members when needed.
- Requires regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
This position requires proof of U.S. Citizenship
Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.
Benefits for this position include paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and critical illness insurance; HSA, HRA, and FSA; life and disability insurance; EAP; 401K; legal and identity theft coverage; pet insurance and more.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable laws. WorkCare is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment.