Glendale, KY

Occupational Health – Registered Nurse – Glendale, KY

Job Description:

Occupational Health – Registered Nurse
Start Date: February 2024
Night Shift: Monday-Sunday (7pm-7am)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include

  • Conduct pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing for all construction workers
  • Provide competent emergency and non-emergency medical treatment for onsite injuries and illnesses
  • Keep the Safety Manager informed on status of medical services, medical equipment failure, incidents, and unusual problems or conditions
  • Conduct regular inspections and tests of medical service facilities and systems
  • Enter lab results and data into computer 
  • Monitor inventory needs for required medical supplies; place orders as required to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
  • Ensure the integrity of the drug screen collection bathroom.
  • Ensure all non-disposable instruments requiring sterilization are clean and sterile.
  • Calibrate equipment monthly and maintain proper equipment logs.
  • Monitor temperature logs daily for variance.
  • Perform Point of Care (POC) testing, interpret the results to guide care.

Qualifications

  • Prior Ambulatory and/or Clinical Care Services experience.
  • Active Kentucky RN License 
  • Maintain composure, even in very difficult situations.
  • Customer service skills.
  • Prioritize and delegate tasks.
  • Knowledge of terminology used in diagnosis and classification of illnesses, injuries, and disabilities.
  • Work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Critically evaluate and analyze information in written materials.
  • Handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
  • Solve problems by analyzing information and using logic to address issues and problems.
  • Knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations preferred
  • Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.