Occupational Health Nurse

Talascend is seeking a professional, skilled individual for our Occupational Health Nurse position located in Mesquite, NV. 

OVERVIEW: 

Provides and/or monitors the medical and first-aid treatment programs on projects or facilities. Performs nursing duties in accordance with medical directives approved by the consulting physician and local governing agencies.
 
RN with a minimum of two clinical practicing nursing experience, including previous and related experience in the construction field. #LI-BH1
 
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provide occupational, primary and emergency medical services to all Project personnel;
• Administers initial first aid treatment to injured or ill personnel and renders subsequent follow-up treatment as needed under senior medical professional supervision or the direction of a consulting physician
• Provide occupational health and injury management advice, support and direction to enable successful resolution of work injury and health related issues;
• Evaluates injuries and/or illnesses which require the services of a physician or hospital and makes referrals as necessary
• Carry-out safe standards of nursing care according to legislation, Standard Operating Project policies and procedures
• Ensure that all medical equipment is in working order and properly maintained;
• Establish and manage a monthly equipment checklist register; the asset register; the equipment maintenance and calibration schedule.
• Make weekly inventory of drugs, equipment and consumables
• Complete monthly procurement requests to maintain adequate supplies of medications, consumables and equipment.
• Ensure medications and supplies are properly stored and within use-by dates;
• Inspect and accept shipments of medications and supplies;
• Use the Electronic Medical Records Systems as required and ensure accuracy and maintenance of all medical records;
• Dispenses medication in accordance with scope of clinical practice and clinical practice guidelines.
• Supports the project drug and alcohol testing program  and Conducts drug and alcohol screenings
• Establishes and maintains electronic medical records and prepares related reports as required by the project and ES&H Core Processes.
• Provides certified training to the site First Aid/Rescue Team
• Facilitation of the Project’s “Return to Work” Program in conjunction with the workers compensation team.
• Assists risk management in claims management
• Perform other ES&H duties/training as required
• Prepares incident reports as required

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

• Requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BS/BSN)
• Appropriately licensed, qualified, and registered to practice in the state of Nevada as a Registered Nurse;
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in occupational health and emergency nursing in occupational health and emergency nursing, and a valid nursing license for the location assigned.
• Currently practicing as an RN / OHN
• Current certification to carry out drug and alcohol testing
• Current Basic Life Support certificate required
• Preferable to have a post-graduate qualification in Occupational health.
• Experience in working on construction sites.
• Experience with workers compensation and regulations.
• Proficiency in basic Microsoft computer programs (i.e., Word, Excel, etc.)
• Prior experience in occupational health nursing, emergency room, or intensive care unit,
• Knowledge of establishing and organizing a first aid/emergency treatment facility
• Current certification as a first aid / basic CPR instructor
• Current Basic life support (BLS) qualifications
• The right to work and remain in the United States without sponsorship