Occupational Health Nurse - PRN
Job Number: 1092971
Piedmont Healthcare Corporate - Covington, Georgia
Shift/Schedule: PRN
Description
This position supports Piedmont Walton and Piedmont Newton.
Responsible for providing the services necessary for the safe and cost effective execution of the occupational health and wellness programs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Maintains understanding and knowledge of Occupational Health protocols and determines appropriate implementation of protocol.
2. Evaluates all patients presenting to OHS, determines triage level/needs and provides appropriate care.
3. Provides formal and informal education to hospital employees and staff and supports wellness and health promotions.
4. Demonstrates increasing knowledge and skill in occupational health and illness and injury evaluation.
5. Supports the infection control program.
6. Supports the Workers Compensation Program and assists with employees back to work after non- occupational and occupational injury and illness.
7. Supports employee safety programming.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
• Skill and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in-writing.
• Skill and ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
Requirements
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Registered Nurse, graduate of recognized accredited school of nursing.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
One (1) year of hospital based RN experience is required.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred experience in Occupational Health, ER, ICU or CCU.
Computer proficiency preferred.
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