RN Occupational Health

Salary: $28 - $55

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse to assume responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of nursing and first aid services to employees or persons who are ill or injured on the job in accordance with facility policies, practices, and procedures. The nurse demonstrates critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of care. Consistently performs according to nursing standards according to the RN scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care within the RN scope of practice.

• Performs focused interview to identify specific patient needs.

• Medical knowledge of techniques and information needed to treat injuries/illnesses.

• Customer and personal service knowledge including assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

• Ability to effectively communicate information to supervisors, peers, or customers.

• Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon care requirements.

• Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient environment.

• Initiates and evaluates patient and/or family education.

• Documents patient's response to nursing and other interventions.

• Monitors safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment.

• Participates in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications with the chosen facility.

• Supports professional practice by observing the following: Uses knowledge and practices in accordance with 1) the Nurse Practice Act; 2) Standards of Nursing Practice; 3) The Joint Commission, state and local laws; 4) Patient's Bill of Rights; 5) Amergis Healthcare Staffing and nursing and client hospital policies.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which the nurse practices.

• Full command of the English language, both verbal and written.

• Current Health Certificate (if applicable)

• Current PPD or Chest X-Ray

• One year prior professional occupational health nursing experience preferred.

• Current BLS Card

• Successful completion of testing process.

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.