RN, Finger Lakes Occ Health Pgm - (TAR)

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• Provides direct patient care. Escorts patients to exam rooms. Reviews patient charts to anticipate health needs and organize flow. Obtains and records patient vital signs. Provides direct patient care services per the scope of occupational health practice. Gathers and relays instructions and information between providers, patients, and employers. Contributes to maintaining an accurate, comprehensive recordkeeping system while maintaining medical confidentiality as per local, state, and federal guidelines. Administers immunizations as directed and per scope of practice guidelines. Reviews medications at the time of visit as directed by the provider. Maintains inventory of and orders pharmaceutical/medical supplies, with attention to expiration dates and infection prevention guidelines. Under the supervision and direction of the provider, performs required clinical tests: 12-lead EKG, vision test using Snellen chart, Titmus vision tester, or Ishihara plates, respirator fit-testing per OSHA guidelines, audiometry, and spirometry, urine drug testing procedures. Performs quality assurance and CLIA waiver testing as directed. Complies with all PCA policies and procedures. Complies with standard HIPAA, OSHA, and JCAHO regulations. Provides clinical services at off-site clinics per the scope of occupational health practice. Travels occasionally to local or regional sites.
• Provides Patient Education. Promotes wellness by providing materials and communicating provider instructions.
• Collects medication refill requests and communicates with the provider for direction. Works with calls to pharmacy and patients to ensure timely prescription compliance. Works in tandem with office support staff to schedule client appointments.
• Collects specimens (blood, urine) for laboratory analysis and accurately records lab requisitions. Records and maintains appropriate laboratory logs.
• Counsels patients/clients on reducing risks associated with occupational and environmental health and safety hazards and potential exposures in their home and/or community. Participates in developing workforce/population risk reduction and health surveillance programs and services. Fosters compliance with current laws and regulations governing workplace safety, health, and environmental issues. Interacts with community organizations, including the medical community, businesses, and unions that provide health and safety resources.
• Demonstrates compliance with laws and regulations governing nursing practice. Maintains scientific and regulatory knowledge appropriate to the nursing profession and occupational health.
• Provides nursing activity reports to be included in FLOHS quarterly and annual reporting to NYS DOH. Attends monthly Staff and QA meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing and 1 year of nursing experience required
• Master's degree in Nursing preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3 years of nursing experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Multidisciplinary knowledge base, including but not limited to, Nursing science, Medical science, Occupational medicine, Epidemiology, Toxicology, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics, Social and Behavioral sciences and Business principles required
• Strong process orientation required
• Proficiency in MS Office applications required
• Excellent communication skills required
• Ability to work well in an interdisciplinary setting required
• Basic knowledge of wound care and dressings required
• Basic knowledge of immunizations required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Licensed by the State of New York as a Registered Professional Nurse upon hire required
• AHA BLS certification upon hire required
• COHN-S - Certified Occupational Health Nurse-Specialist Certification as a COHN-S/CM (Certified Occupational Health Nurse-Specialist/Case Manager) through the American Board of Occupational Health Nursing upon hire preferred
• CAOHC certified as Occupational Hearing Conservationist upon hire preferred
• NIOSH trained in spirometry upon hire preferred
• DOT Breath Alcohol Technician Instructor upon hire preferred
• DOT Drug Testing Collector Instructor upon hire preferred

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