Nurse – RN

Nurse – RN

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse licensure from the accrediting State government agency in the State of practice, or licensure from an accrediting State government agency in a State that reciprocates licensure through a multi-state compact.
• Current certification in First Aid, CPR and AED. Instructor or EMT certification desirable.
• Working knowledge of state workers compensation law.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Good decision maker and ability to perform in stressful situations.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Case manager of health assessments and review for workers compensation.
• Initiates and follows up on workers compensation claims, documents treatment plan.
• Serves as liaison with insurance carrier, health provider, and company.
• Understands workers compensation law to be prepared to participate in workers compensation hearings and mediations.
• Assesses employee illness and injuries and administers appropriate initial and follow up treatment.
• Makes medical referrals, as needed.
• Provides and participates in employee health promotion activities.
• Interprets and evaluates medical and occupational history, subjective complaints, and physical examination, along with any laboratory values or other diagnostic screening tests, industrial hygiene and personal exposure.
• Documents treatment, initiates accident investigation reports, establishes and maintains employee health records.
• Manages and controls medical equipment/supply accountability.
• Completes the pre-placement screening process to include review of health history.
• Completes physical assessment.
• Administers Leave of Absence and Return to Work physicals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Occupational Health Nurse Certification, preferred.
• Background in trauma nursing, Emergency Room, or critical care area, preferred.
• Bilingual, preferred.