Occupational Health Nurse Job at Austin Community College, Wilmington, DE

  • Austin Community College
  • Wilmington, DE

Job Description

The City of Wilmington, a leading Delaware employer, upholds its commitment to quality public services and fiscal stability through the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department is responsible for talent acquisition, employee training, classification and compensation, payroll, employee benefits, risk management, occupational health and safety, collective bargaining contract administration, and more. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES An individual contributor who provides nursing care for employment‑related illnesses or injuries and emergency treatment and referral for non‑employment‑related injuries or illnesses of City employees. This position reports to the Occupational Health, Safety & Loss Prevention Program Manager. Additional responsibilities include: Coordinates and administers preventative vaccines, conducts hearing and vision tests, annual physical examinations, and blood pressure screening. Administers health and wellness training and programs and participates in health and wellness fairs. May serve on various City Health and Wellness Councils. Provides nursing care for employment‑related illnesses or injuries and emergency treatment and referral for non‑employment‑related injuries or illnesses of City employees. Provides ongoing training in CPR/AED, as well as other occupational health classes and case management of employee illnesses and injuries. Performs administrative tasks, including documentation of illnesses and injuries using word processing, spreadsheets, and database input. Oversees and administers the following policies: Noise Control Hearing Conservation Program – Policy 616.2, Thermal Stress – Policy 623.2, Bloodborne Pathogens – Policy 625.1, and others as needed. Serves as backup presenter for the Health and Safety portion of New Hire Orientation. Assists with office duties, including greeting patients, answering the phone, and handling workers’ compensation claims as assigned. Performs all other duties as assigned. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE A degree from an accredited college or university with a four (4) year degree in nursing or an associate degree with five (5) years of experience is preferred. Preferred: Must possess a valid LPN license. Must obtain Audiometric, EKG, and CPR certification within six (6) months of employment. Knowledge: Strong pharmaceutical and drug interaction knowledge. Current knowledge of community health care resources. Knowledge of basic nutrition principles (fuel intake/energy output) and weight loss methods. Must have a thorough understanding of Delaware Worker’s Compensation Laws and Procedures. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel. Skills: Extensive nursing skills acquired through experience in occupational health environments and/or urgent care settings. Abilities: Ability to identify patient’s physical and emotional symptoms. Ability to interpret lab reports and write accurate case histories. Ability to write precise descriptions of a patient’s conditions, which meet legal requirements, ensure continuity of care, and maintain confidentiality. Licenses: Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with a good driving record. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Tags

Contract work, Work at office

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