Occupational Health Nurse

OLSA Resources, Inc.; Riverside (IL); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing firm is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse who will provide direct patient care and manage health services for client companies. Responsibilities include administering medication, coordinating safety training, and maintaining OSHA logs. Candidates must have an associate's degree, certification as an Occupational Health Nurse or in progress, and 4-6 years of relevant experience. A positive attitude and the ability to pass background checks are essential for this role, offering a wage of $30-$35/hour. This position will start in Des Plaines before transferring to Riverside.

Qualifications

• Certified Occupational Health Nurse or working towards certification.
• 4-6 years of experience in occupational health.
• Familiar with nursing care and OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Directs and implements patient care plans.
• Administers medication and treatment for illnesses and injuries.
• Coordinates training and testing for health and safety.

Skills

Occupational health certification

First Aid/CPR certification

OSHA experience

Good work history

Positive attitude

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Position will initially train at the Des Plaines facility at 50 E. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, IL for 2-3 weeks and then transfer to the Riverside-McCook facility at 8400 Joliet Road, Riverside, IL. Targeted hourly wage is $30-$35/hour.

• Directs, initiates, and implements patient care plans. Responsible for immediate treatment of employees due to illness and injury as well as administration of medication when necessary.
• Provides nursing care and on-site services for client companies including annual physicals and flu vaccines. Coordinate a variety of training and testing including CPR/First Aid, Annual Hearing, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), respirator and accident reporting. Administers travel medicine program for employees who are required to travel globally.
• Maintains OSHA log. Serves as a main contact between injured employee and workers' comp insurance carrier. Work with carrier to reduce costs through analysis of medical claims and coding identification. Maintain constant interaction with STD/LTD insurance carrier and employee in order to manage disability, light duty and return to work status. Coordinate post-offer physicals. Requires an associate's degree and is certified as a registered nurse.

Must be certified as an Occupational Health Nurse or working towards certification and 4-6 years of experience in the field. Must be certified in First Aid/CPR. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field

Qualifications

degree, CPR certs, OSHA experience, Certified occupational health nurse, US citizenship required

Additional Information

Pay: DOE 30-35/hour

Looking for candidates with good work history, good attendance record, a positive attitude, and willingness to learn. Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.