On Site Company RN - Occupational Medicine

Summary

RN Care Manager, Occupational Medicine will provide health leadership, coordination of services, and the implementation of best practices to support the overall goals of the Occupational Medicine On-site Nurse program. The RN Care Manager will be supported directly by the Sanford Occupational Medicine Center and will utilize professional resources within Sanford to meet program needs at a specific worksite location.

Job Description

The RN Care Manager, Occupational Medicine, will provide comprehensive services and support that include, but are not limited to: first aid, medical response, management of occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses, medical surveillance as required by OSHA, training and education, COVID-19 program management, health and wellness initiatives, injury prevention services, and other services supported by Sanford Occupational Medicine.

• Provide first aid and treatment within scope for injuries incurred at the facility, including assessing the need for outside medical treatment
• Implement care plans and monitor patient conditions, coordinating treatment with appropriate medical facilities or consulting with the Medical Director as necessary
• Administer conservative medical treatments such as heat, ice, and range of motion exercises as directed
• Manage procurement and stocking of medical supplies for the medical/health service station
• Coordinate data tracking and generate monthly trending reports
• Coordinate early intervention and return-to-work activities at the worksite
• Ensure employees returning to work can perform essential job functions and coordinate functional capacity evaluations
• Monitor progress of employees on Workers' Compensation, disability, medical leave, and FMLA
• Develop and maintain essential job function documentation for ADA compliance
• Provide complete documentation of patient care within tracking systems and EMR
• Serve as liaison between company directors and employees
• Oversee medical surveillance as required by OSHA
• Obtain and review physician reports and act as resource to Safety and Human Resources departments
• Coordinate Baseline and Annual Audiometric Testing and Job Function testing
• Develop and implement in-service training programs for injury prevention and care
• Coordinate health promotion presentations and First Responder/Emergency Response training including AED/CPR and bloodborne pathogens
• Provide education on personal protective equipment and OSHA inspections
• Coordinate and administer health and wellness initiatives including vaccinations
• Oversee biometric screening programs including blood pressure, lipid profile, and blood sugar screenings
• Participate in development of written medical, health, and wellness programs
• Provide Injury Prevention Services including developing processes to measure and evaluate employee absenteeism and turnover

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing strongly preferred in Bemidji and Rapid City; required in Fargo and Sioux Falls
• Required in Bismarck or enrolled and starting a Bachelor's degree program within one year of hire with completion within three years
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Minimum of two years' clinical experience preferred
• Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing and/or multistate licensure if in an NLC state
• Obtains and maintains required department specific competencies and certifications
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required and must be obtained within six months of employment
• Must possess a valid driver's license