Occupational Registered Nurse

Overview The Occupational Nurse will be required to do the following, Provides nursing services, first-aid and clinical fit for duty assessments to employees or persons who become ill or injured at work Works in a fast-paced environment and multi-tasks while maintaining customer service Performs medical screenings such as drug (hair, urine, oral) and alcohol, vision, blood pressure, audiograms, respirator and pulmonary function tests Works with Safety/Industrial Hygiene to recognize environmental factors and/or stresses in or from the workplace that may cause sickness, impaired health, or discomfort among the workforce Maintains facility compliance as applicable, with OSHA and CDC health and safety related standards Maintains medical records and privacy standards at all times in accordance with established guidelines Takes direction from Medical Director, Manager of Occupational Health & Audiology, and Medical Providers Administers vaccinations and TB testing; performs phlebotomy and POC testing Mentors support staff and participates in education and clinical competencies Provides health education information Dispenses OTC and limited Rx medications Assists in creation of written procedures and policies Other duties as directed This position is located in North Kingston, RI Work Hours First Shift. Eight-hour shift. Shifts subject to change. Variations occur generally between 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m., with rare instances of weekend coverage. Second shift coverage required for scheduled PTO or trainings. Qualifications Required: Licensed Registered Nurse in Rhode Island CPR/First Aid/AED certification. ACLS preferred. NIOSH spirometry certification or willingness and ability to obtain certification Breath alcohol technician certification or willingness and ability to obtain certification CAOHC certification or willingness and ability to obtain certification Experience with policy/procedure development Vaccine coordination Must be available to work all shifts including extended hours and weekends as business needs dictate Preferred: Minimum of 1 Year of RN experience or extensive 3+ LPN experience Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Adobe experience a plus. Certification in Occupational Health Nursing (COHN/COHN-S) or working toward certification (highly desired) Experience working within a large organization or industrial environment ER or urgent care experience preferred Experience in Occupational Health at Electric Boat (highly desired) Skills Mature caring attitude Team player Willingness to learn/flexibility Ability to work independently and collaboratively Must possess strong bedside manner Strong phlebotomy and IV skills Strong triage skills, first aid and wound care skills, and assessment skills Physical Qualifications Kneeling, Light Lifting, Reaching, Twisting Environmental Attributes Inside Mature caring attitude Team player Willingness to learn/flexibility Ability to work independently and collaboratively Must possess strong bedside manner Strong phlebotomy and IV skills Strong triage skills, first aid and wound care skills, and assessment skills Required: Licensed Registered Nurse in Rhode Island CPR/First Aid/AED certification. ACLS preferred. NIOSH spirometry certification or willingness and ability to obtain certification Breath alcohol technician certification or willingness and ability to obtain certification CAOHC certification or willingness and ability to obtain certification Experience with policy/procedure development Vaccine coordination Must be available to work all shifts including extended hours and weekends as business needs dictate Preferred: Minimum of 1 Year of RN experience or extensive 3+ LPN experience Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Adobe experience a plus. Certification in Occupational Health Nursing (COHN/COHN-S) or working toward certification (highly desired) Experience working within a large organization or industrial environment ER or urgent care experience preferred Experience in Occupational Health at Electric Boat (highly desired)