Occupational Health Nurse at The Fountain Group

Immediate opening for an ­­Occupational Health Nurse located in Santa Clara, CA (Onsite). 

Details for the position are as follows:
Job Description:

• Complies with policy, collaborative agreements, procedures, written standing orders, and medical directives as required by the company and State Nurse Practice Act
• Assesses medical conditions, develops diagnosis and treatment plans, and follows a course of treatment with limited physician intervention
• Provides higher level clinical nursing services to employees or persons who become ill or suffer an accident at work facilities, per Company Standing Orders, as applicable
• Provides advanced medical care to minimize lost time and to keep employees physically and mentally able to perform jobs
• Prescribe medications, physical therapy, order diagnostic testing, and perform medical procedures including ongoing treatment of injuries and illnesses
• Dispenses standard over the counter and/or prescription drugs and medicines, per Company Standing Orders
• Develops and implements a comprehensive immunization program
• Provides extensive professional nursing care during emergencies, minor illnesses and injuries
• Ensures the compilation of reports on the care and outcomes of employees seen meet government regulations and company policies
• Ensures monthly incident report summaries and areas of concern are completed
• Ensures delivery of copies to risk management with identified areas of concern
• Manages employee accident cases
• Oversees the preparation of necessary employee accident claims and follows up with employees, physicians, and insurance carriers
• Oversees maintenance of and researches new health education information, medical supplies and equipment
• Provides nursing services and emergency (first-aid) treatments to employees who become ill or injured on company premises, which includes responding to medical emergencies outside of Health Services clinic
• Provides preventive health evaluations and tests in accordance with the company Wellness Services program protocols
• Provides health and wellness advice for both occupational and non-occupational employee concerns
• Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40hrs./week
• Pay Rate: $50 – 64/Hour

• Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner (Certification/License up to date)
• Experience with Ambulatory Care or Family Medicine, Preferred
• Knowledge of Workers Compensation, OSHA Recordkeeping, Case Management, ADA, FMLA
• Certificate in Spirometry and/or Audiometry, Preferred
• Contract to Start, conversion/extension on performance

 
Who We Are:
The Fountain Group is a nationwide staffing firm with over 80 Fortune 100-500 clients. Since 2001, TFG has maintained a consistent standard of excellence, and our work is broadly recognized every year through numerous industry performance awards. Our success is a team effort.
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The Fountain Group
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