Occupational Health Nurse – Construction

TekWissen ®; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 70,257 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

A leading workforce management provider is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse for construction projects in Indiana. This role involves providing emergency medical services, overseeing first aid treatment, and maintaining medical records. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in occupational health nursing and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid nursing license for Indiana.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in occupational health.
• Current certification for drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational, primary and emergency medical services.
• Administer initial first aid to injured personnel.
• Evaluate injuries requiring medical services.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Occupational Health Experience

Emergency Nursing

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BS/BSN)

Job description

Occupational Health Nurse – Construction

Occupational Health Nurse – Construction

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Base pay range

$51.00/hr - $60.00/hr

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Job Title: Occupational Health Nurse – Construction

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: Onsite

Payrate: $ 51.00 - $60.00/hourly/W2

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a trusted engineering, construction and project management partner to industry and government. Differentiated by the quality of their people and their relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, they align their capabilities to their customers’ objectives to create a lasting positive impact. Since 1898, they helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Summary:

• The Project Registered Nurse provides and/or monitors the medical and first-aid treatment programs on projects or facilities. Performs registered nursing duties in accordance with medical directives approved by the consulting physician and local governing agencies.
• RN with a minimum of two clinical practicing nursing experience, including previous and related experience in the construction field. #LI-VB1

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide occupational, primary and emergency medical services to all Project personnel;
• Administers initial first aid treatment to injured or ill personnel and renders subsequent follow-up treatment as needed under the direction of a consulting physician
• Provide occupational health and injury management advice, support and direction to enable successful resolution of work injury and health related issues;
• Evaluates injuries and/or illnesses which require the services of a physician or hospital and makes referrals as necessary
• Carry-out safe standards of nursing care according to legislation, Standard Operating Project policies and procedures
• Ensure that all medical equipment is in working order and properly maintained;
• Establish and manage a monthly equipment checklist register; the asset register; the equipment maintenance and calibration schedule.
• Make weekly inventory of drugs, equipment and consumables
• Complete monthly procurement requests to maintain adequate supplies of medications, consumables and equipment.
• Ensure medications and supplies are properly stored and within use-by dates;
• Inspect and accept shipments of medications and supplies;
• Use the Electronic Medical Records Systems as required and ensure accuracy and maintenance of all medical records;wht system is this? The client does not have an EMS. IRIS may not be HIPPA compliant.
• Dispenses medication in accordance with scope of clinical practice and clinical practice guidelines.
• Supports the project drug and alcohol testing program and Conducts drug and alcohol screenings
• Establishes and maintains electronic medical records and prepares related reports as required by the project and ES&H Core Processes.
• Provides certified First Aid / CPR training to the site First Aid/Rescue Team
• Facilitation of the Project’s “Return to Work” Program in conjunction with the workers compensation team.
• Assists risk management in claims management
• Perform other ES&H duties/training as required
• Prepares incident reports as required

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BS/BSN)
• Appropriately licensed, qualified, and registered to practice in the state of Indiana as a Registered Nurse;
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in occupational health and emergency nursing in occupational health and emergency nursing, and a valid nursing license for the location assigned.
• Currently practicing as an RN / OHN
• Current certification to carry out drug and alcohol testing
• Current Basic Life Support certificate required

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Preferable to have a post-graduate qualification in Occupational health.
• Experience in working on construction sites.
• Experience with workers compensation and regulations.
• Proficiency in basic Microsoft computer programs (i.e., Word, Excel, etc.)
• Prior experience in occupational health nursing, emergency room, or intensive care unit,
• Knowledge of establishing and organizing a first aid/emergency treatment facility
• Current certification as a first aid / basic CPR instructor
• The right to work and remain in the United States without sponsorship

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Construction

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