Occupational Health Nurse - Guymon Oklahoma

Company: WorkCare Inc.
Location: Guymon, Oklahoma
Posted On: 01/19/2025

Job DetailsJob Location Guymon, OK - Guymon, OKPosition Type Per Diem -Travel Percentage NoneJob Category NursingDescription Job Summary

We are looking for a Per Diem Occupational Health Nurse to support our client, Seaboard Foods, in Guymon, Oklahoma.

This position is responsible for performing regulatory testing, injury/illness triage, assessment, treatment, and wellness education for employees in a clinic setting for Seaboard Food Operations and via telephone for Animal Operations within the nursing scope of practice as directed by WorkCare and State Guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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  Provides medical care to clinic patients as requested/needed, and within the RN scope of practice, following treatment care guidelines set forth by the occupational health director.
  
  
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  Communicate and update Occupational Health Nurse Manager and client's Work Comp Director on all work-related injuries/illnesses.
  
  
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  Assist in managing, coordinating, documentation of Workers Comp claims & communicating with Client's Work Comp Director, assisting with Injury & Illness management.
  
  
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  Input and update all work-related injuries/illnesses in CCMSI's ICE data system.
  
  
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  Maintain Electronic Medical Record (EMR- Cority) and ensures complete & accurate documentation.
  
  
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  Communicate with Client's Human Resources department and Work Comp Director to keep them well-informed of employees with work restrictions, work related absences, etc.
  
  
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  Performs regulatory testing including but not limited to: Respiratory medical evaluation, spirometry, audiometry, vision tests, urine test, immunizations, heat stress.
  
  
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  Conduct drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the client's substance abuse policy.
  
  
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  May perform First Aid, CPR, AED, and other training as necessary.
  
  
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  Provides preventive health education to employees as needed within scope of practice.
  
  
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  Maintains clinic utilization reports.
  
  
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  Participates in general flow of clinic operations (answers phones, checks email, medical records, scheduling, filing, copying charts, traffic control).
  
  
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  Maintain clinic's medical & office supplies in collaboration with ancillary staff.
  
  
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  Maintains communication with the Clinic Medical Director, Regional Account Manager, & client as necessary.
  
  
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  Ensures that employees have appropriate return-to-work clearances.
  
  
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  Other duties as assigned or those duties that may be required as management deems necessary.
  
  
  Qualifications Education and Experience
  
  
  
  
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    Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a valid State RN license
    
    
    
    
    
    
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      Bachelor of Science in Nursing is highly preferred
      
      
      
      
      
      
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        Must hold current BLS certification
        
        
        
        
        
        
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          3-5 years RN experience required
          
          
          
          
          
          
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            2-3 years' experience in an urgent care, emergency department or occupational health setting preferred
            
            
            
            
            
            
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              Certification in Occupational Health preferred
              
              
              
              
              
              Skills and Competencies
              
              
              
              
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                Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and confidentiality
                
                
                
                
                
                
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                  Must have strong critical thinking skills and the ability to make good and timely decisions
                  
                  
                  
                  
                  
                  
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                    Ability to work independently and make decisions in accordance to company policy and procedures
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
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                      Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
                      
                      
                      
                      
                      
                      
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                        Take initiative on issues that arise daily; Must be able to adapt to changes and demands of real-time situations.
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
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                          Must have the ability to maintain a professional approach with others in job-demanding, multitasking and/or project support situations
                          
                          
                          
                          
                          
                          
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                            Ability to create and edit written materials
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
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                              Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences
                              
                              
                              
                              
                              
                              
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                                Have the skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
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                                  Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
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                                    Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    Computer Skills
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
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                                      Must be competent in the Windows operating system environment, Adobe Professional, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and learn other software as needed.
                                      
                                      
                                      
                                      
                                      
                                      Physical Demands
                                      
                                      
                                      
                                      
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                                        Requires sitting for long periods of time, working at a desk.
                                        
                                        
                                        
                                        
                                        
                                        
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                                          Some bending and stretching could be required.
                                          
                                          
                                          
                                          
                                          
                                          
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                                            Working under stress and use of computer/phone required; Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard.
                                            
                                            
                                            
                                            
                                            
                                            
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                                              Occasionally may be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and/or crouch.
                                              
                                              
                                              
                                              
                                              
                                              
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                                                Situations may occur where the employee must help in moving injured or ill employees.
                                                
                                                
                                                
                                                
                                                
                                                
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                                                  May occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  Work Environment
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  
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                                                    Work environment includes a manufacturing environment and normal office environment as well as climate extremes found in the production operations.
                                                    
                                                    
                                                    
                                                    
                                                    
                                                    
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                                                      Noise level varies with the area of production the employee is working in.
                                                      
                                                      
                                                      
                                                      
                                                      
                                                      Final compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.
                                                      
                                                      The preceding statements describe the general job responsibilities and individual's qualifications inherent to this position. These are not intended to be construed as exhaustive lists. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, accurately, and safely. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. This job description may be reevaluated and/or modified at any time without notice.
                                                      
                                                      Every qualified individual has the same opportunity for recruitment, hire, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.
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