Staff RN

Staff RN

Location: Wilkesboro, NC
Duration: 6-8 weeks with possible extension

Description:
Top 3 Duties:
Maintain and adhere to the Occupational Health Services Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Occupational Health Nursing Guidelines (OEM Guidelines), Best Practices and Standing Medication Orders (SMOs).
Utilize the Nursing Process to meet the health care needs of facility Team Members.
Recognize and understand the legal implications of accountability including, but not limited to, assigning and supervising activities performed by the Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, etc.
Provide nursing care for occupational and non-occupational conditions based upon the OEM Guidelines and SMOs.
Provide emergency care/stabilization for injured/ill Team Members and secure appropriate transportation as required.
Provide first aid treatment for minor injuries and illnesses.
Determine the need for referral to outside health care agencies as identified in the OEM Guidelines.
Administer over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered per SMOs and as ordered by a physician or other licensed healthcare provider.
Schedule and/or perform assessments and testing according to SOPs, including hearing tests and non-DOT drug screens.
Collaborate with other health, safety, production, and human resource Team Members in a comprehensive approach to the Team Member's health.
Communicate information regarding work-related injuries and illnesses to the Manager Nursing, Onsite Case Manager, Sr. Specialist Case Manager and the Workers' Compensation Department and other key stakeholders as necessary.
Monitor and document the injured Team Member's condition, treatment, and progress on an on-going basis to evaluate appropriateness of treatment and if plan of care goals are being achieved and goals are still appropriate.

Participate in discussions with health care provider(s) and Team Member concerning:
Team Member's status, progress, treatment options, physical limitations, appropriateness of job placement, available resources, prognosis, etc.
Ensure any financial decision related to a workers' compensation case are directed to the Client Foods Workers' Compensation Department.
Facilitate communication between Team Member/family, health care provider(s), claims adjuster/examiner, and the company.

OHS Roles and Responsibilities -
Staff RN Revised 10/2021 Occupational Health Services Roles and Responsibilities
Collaborate with Operations Management, Human Resources, Safety and Ergonomics to determine appropriate jobs which may be performed within Team Member's work restrictions and/or in determination of ADAAA accommodation.
Communicate to the treating physician the availability of restricted and full duty work and the physical demands of the positions
Coordinate job placement and monitor Team Member's transition back to work to ensure assignment is progressing well and to resolve any problems that may arise.
Conduct a minimum of weekly plant walkthroughs to ensure Team Member and supervisor compliance with prescribed modified/restricted duty job requirements and maintain appropriate documentation.
Participate in facility safety and ergonomic programs, meetings, and facility walk-through.
Maintain Occupational Health Services records and reporting systems according to OSHA, State, company, and legal requirements.
Maintain confidentiality of Team Member health records per company policy.
Assist with Team Member health promotion, education, and training programs.
Maintain legal requirements for practice in accordance with State Nurse Practice Act and submit license renewal to Manager Nursing or Senior Supervisor Nursing as necessary.
Assume self-responsibility and accountability for professional growth and development.
Maintain professionalism through dress code, code of conduct, nursing practice, and the Client 5Cs.
Performs other duties as assigned within scope of practice.

Requirements:
Qualification:
At least 1 year of nursing experience, certified RN. Recent grads with good experience during clinical rotations will be considered.

Preferred:
Any ICU/ER experience, anyone with Urgent Care, med/surge, home health, primary care experience. Anyone good with assessments, military veterans.

Skills:
Must be dependable, especially for 2nd shift. Well organized, good communication skills, basic computer skills. Ability to work independently.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team
member to successfully perform the essential function of this job.
Sits, stands, and walks during time on duty. Job involves going up and down stairs repeatedly.
Physically able to respond timely to emergency situations at facility to include use of hands and arms; stooping; kneeling; crouching; ability to navigate stairs; and occasionally lifting/moving of emergency supplies and equipment.

As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.