RN, Occupational Health

Cape Cod Healthcare Inc; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 hours per week

Day shifts

Occasional weekends & holidays

On-call coverage

Job summary

Cape Cod Healthcare Inc. in Hyannis seeks an RN for Occupational Health. This role provides nursing services for staff and clients, conducts preplacement screening, injury/illness assessment, and education while ensuring patient confidentiality.

You will work with the OHS team, maintain records, and participate in committees as assigned. Responsibilities include administering services, performing TST and RFT, and coordinating care with infection control.

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts Nursing Registration.
• Three to five years nursing experience, preferably in occupational health nursing.
• Graduate of a Baccalaureate degree program preferred.
• Certification as an Occupational Health Nurse (COHN), desirable.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to use computer including Meditech, MOX, Microsoft Word, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Administers clinical services within Occupational Health Services.
• Maintains medical records meeting legal standards.
• Communicates with OHS leadership and hospital departments.
• Performs Tuberculin Skin Testing (TST) and Respirator Fit Testing (RFT).
• Establishes priorities and collaborates with other departments.
• Provides preplacement screening, testing, first aid, and follow-up for work injuries/illnesses.
• Documents progress notes and interfaces with charting requirements.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Teaching

Counseling

Decision making

Problem solving

Education

MA nursing license

Baccalaureate degree preferred

COHN certification desirable

CPR certification

Tools

Meditech

MOX

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

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Thepayrange displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cape Cod Healthcare’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.

Job Description - RN, Occupational Health (260909-50004933)

Job Description

RN, Occupational Health - ( 260909-50004933 )

Purpose of Position : Provides a variety of identified nursing services for staff and clients including prevention, recognition, treatment, education of illness and injury, to the maximum extent permitted by the Nurse Practice Act.

Description :

Administrative Duties

a. Administers clinical services consistent within the mission, objectives, and scope of Occupational Health Services.

b. Provides necessary assistance to Clinical Staff of the OHS Department.

c. Maintains appropriate medical records to meet legal requirements and standards of good practice.

d. Maintains confidentiality of patients and obtains releases when necessary.

e. Effectively communicates with Director, Clinical Leaders, OHS Manager, CCHC Managers, OHS staff and other hospital departments.

f. Refers nursing and non-nursing tasks appropriately.

g. Collaborates with OHS Management in developing objectives for employee health services, compatible with the CCHC’s corporate goals and objectives when appropriate.

h. Determines goals with OHS Manager/Director and reports on progress in a timely manner.

i. Actively participates on appropriate committees as assigned.

Patient Care

a. Provides nursing care, including; Preplacement screening, testing, emergency first aid, and follow-up of injury and illness consistent with OHS policies and procedures with minimal supervision.

b. Works closely with Infection Control and staff during Outbreak Management Exposures.

c. Instruct/triage employees in appropriate care of injury and/or illness.

d. Documents progress notes in employee/volunteer chart and communicates appropriate information relative to the case for all work-related (WR) and non work-related (NWR) appointments.

e. Uses standard precautions and appropriate hand hygiene.

f. Performs all duties in accordance with established departmental and corporate policies and procedures.

g. Performs and is responsible for Tuberculin Skin Testing (TST) screening and surveillance for any and all CCHC entity employees, volunteers, and medical staff.

h. Performs and is responsible for Respirator Fit Testing (RFT) and training for any and all CCHC entity employees determined to be candidates for wearing an N95 respirator or a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR).

Additional Responsibilities

a. Establishes appropriate priorities to carryout daily workload.

b. Works effectively with other departments to resolve issues and improve services.

c. Notifies Director/OHS Manager of problems or potential problems in a timely manner.

d. Takes initiative to complete tasks. Knows appropriate chain of command.

e. May be required to work/travel to other sites/facilities for coverage on an as needed basis.

f. Performs all duties in accordance with safety and other laws, rules and regulations as set forth by appropriate regulatory and government agencies and in accordance with established department and corporate policies and procedures.

g. May be required to perform similar or related duties as may be necessary on an emergency basis or as designated by the OHS Manager.

Performs and is responsible for Occupational Health Outbreak Management

Qualifications

Qualifications :

• Communicate effectively.
• Provide superior service.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of patient confidentiality and informed consent.
• Must possess teaching and counseling techniques.
• Current Massachusetts Nursing Registration
• Three to five years nursing experience, preferably in occupational health nursing.
• Graduate of a Baccalaureate degree program preferred.
• Certification as an Occupational Health Nurse (COHN), desirable.
• Current CPR certification
• Ability to use computer including Meditech, MOX, Microsoft Word, Excel, and other software programs.
• Possess skills in independent decision-making, problem-solving, independent nursing judgment and communication.
• Ability to maintain calm in stressful situations which involve difficult or demanding customers.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Schedule Details : 40 Hours Per Week, Monday-Friday, Day Shifts, Occasional Weekends & Holidays. On-Call Required - Provides coverage for both Hyannis and Falmouth Offices

Organization

Primary Location

Massachusetts-Hyannis

Department : HCI-Occupational Health

Annual/Hourly : Hourly

Hiring Pay Range : $ 37 - $ 48