Occupational Health Nurse

Planet Pharma - South San Francisco, CA

Job Title: Occupational Health Nurse

Position: contract nurse responsible for maintaining health, safety, and productivity of staff

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $34/hr

Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM

Work Type: On-Site

Location

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City: South San Francisco

State: CA

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Job Responsibilities

Perform RN level assessment and medical management of work related injury/illness
Facilitate return to work and workers compensation programs
Perform medical surveillance exams
Assist with international travel health consultations
Perform phlebotomy, administer immunizations, and TB screening tests
Assist with OH supply management
Respond to site medical emergencies and support disaster preparedness activities
Ensure OH compliance with State, Federal, OSHA, and workers compensation compliance regulations
Comply with ethical, legal, professional requirements, corporate policies and procedures
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients, and OH partners

Required Skills

Core Skills

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to organize and rapidly prioritize responsibilities in response to clinical need and staff population
Knowledge of OH and safety principles to establish and maintain a safe work environment
Phlebotomy skills
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite and competency with using electronic medical records systems

Preferred Skills

Experience with RI workers compensation regulations and claim filing, case management, OSHA regulations, and maintaining OSHA records
Ability to perform audiometry and spirometry testing for medical surveillance programs

Requirements

Experience: 3-5 years of clinical nursing experience, with a preference for occupational and environmental health experience, emergency room, or public health

Education: Bachelor's of Nursing degree preferred

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