RN, Finger Lakes Occ Health Pgm Job at University of Rochester (Rochester)

Job Description

Provides direct support for Finger Lakes Occupational Health Services. Plans and provides patient/client care and case management services. Develops and provides workplace programs and outreach to the community of occupational and environmental health and safety.

Job Responsibility

Provides direct support for Finger Lakes Occupational Health Services
Plans and provides patient/client care and case management services
Develops and provides workplace programs and outreach to the community of occupational and environmental health and safety
Works collaboratively with clinical staff and physicians by planning, providing, and evaluating the care of patients/clients
Performs various tests following OSHA guidelines
Administers immunizations, provides patient educational material, and orders medical/pharmaceutical supplies
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
Gathers and relays instructions and information between providers, patients, and employers
Contributes to maintaining an accurate, comprehensive recordkeeping system while maintaining medical confidentiality
Reviews medications at the time of visit as directed by the provider
Maintains inventory of and orders pharmaceutical/medical supplies
Performs required clinical tests: 12-lead EKG, vision test, 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
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
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

Requirements

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
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
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

Nice to have

Master's degree in Nursing
3 years of nursing experience
COHN-S - Certified Occupational Health Nurse-Specialist Certification
CAOHC certified as Occupational Hearing Conservationist
NIOSH trained in spirometry
DOT Breath Alcohol Technician Instructor
DOT Drug Testing Collector Instructor

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