Occupational Registered Nurse

Company: Everside Health
Location: Topeka
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

NIGHT SHIFT with $1,500 SIGN ON BONUS -Position Responsibilities:

• Uses nursing skills to evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment, and maintain patient flow. -
• Conducts a nursing assessment by taking a patient history and initial physical assessment and by obtaining vital signs and other medical tests.---Provides treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law. -
• Collaborates with Everside Provider(s) to arrange for further medical treatment, when needed. -
• Identifies equipment that needs repair and brings it to the attention of provider or Clinic Operations Director. -
• Conducts appropriate laboratory tests and quality control procedures. -
• Documents accurately all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications administered, discharge instructions provided, and follow up care arranged in electronic medical record system. -
• Identifies emergency situations and provides care within legal scope of practice. -
• Administers medications and medical treatments competently as directed by Everside Provider(s). -
• Maintains a clean and safe environment.--- Follows infection control procedures. -
• Maintains patient privacy and confidential patient information. -
• Participates in follow up phone calls and follow up patient visits. -
• Provides follow-up with employees to ensure efficacy of interventions and directives - -
• Coordinates and implements health promotion initiatives including health screenings, health assessments and health-related counseling/education - -
• Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding and allay apprehensions.
• Prepares equipment and aids other staff within the clinic setting during treatment and examination of the patient
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patientRequirements
  • Certificate from an accredited Nursing School or Associates' degree (A.S.) is required.--- Bachelor's degree (BSN) from four-year college or university is preferred.--- -
  • Currently licensed Registered Nurse in state of practice required -
  • Certification in Occupational Health Nursing, Certification in Emergency Nursing, or Certificate in Case Management preferred. - -
  • At least three years' experience as a Registered Nurse in an emergency room, occupational health clinic or other ambulatory care clinic. - -
  • Experience with Microsoft office products to include Word and Excel. -
  • Knowledge of workplace health and safety concepts and OSHA regulations preferred. -#CB

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