Description
Introduction
Are you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At Portsmouth Regional Hospital we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our Team as a(an) Occupational Health Registered Nurse and access programs to assist with every stage of your career.
Benefits
Portsmouth Regional Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Are you a continuous learner? With more than 94,000 nurses throughout HCA Healthcare, we are one of the largest employers of nurses in the United States. Education is key to excellence! As a majority owner of Galen College of Nursing, which joins Research College of Nursing and Mercy School of Nursing as educational facilities within the HCA Healthcare family, we make it easier and more affordable to gain certifications and job skills. Apply today for our Occupational Health Registered Nurse opening and continue to learn!
Job Summary and Qualifications
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Occupational Health Nurse performs case management activities related to workers’ compensation injuries. Duties also involve providing assistance to the medical provider as necessary for workers’ compensation injuries and physicals. Performs immunizations and blood draws. Has oversight of activities of OHS clinic, including: drug screen program, physicals, tracking and reporting, and supplies
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
STANDARD I Job Knowledge/Productivity Completes position responsibilities following established guidelines & protocols within the appropriate time frame. Works efficiently and productively on an independent basis. Demonstrates ability to set priorities. Is competent & responsible in prevention of contamination & transfer of infection. Uses all equipment in a safe & effective manner. Demonstrates an appreciation of cost factors in the routine performance of duties. Maintains a clean, organized work area.
STANDARD II Communication/Interpersonal Skills Accepts change within work environment and accepts suggestions for improved performance; implementing both in a positive manner. Fosters sense of teamwork & collaboration within department & hospital. Deals with conflict effectively and with resolution. Puts the patient first at all times, interrupting personal interactions/activities to address the needs of the patient. Communicates problems/opportunities for improvement. Provides constructive input, suggestions & support to foster process improvement within the department with effective verbal/written communication skills. Documents work using department-specific forms/computer systems accurately and completely. Interacts with staff, patients and members of the public with dignity and respect; behavior is courteous and professional, reflecting sensitivity to the hospital’s values. Works well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation. Performs well in stress and emergency situations. Identifies potential ethical dilemmas of issues and utilizes appropriate administrative involvement. Approaches patients in a nonjudgmental manner concerning lifestyles.
Respects the cultural and personal differences of patients and other workers. Demonstrates consistent behavior with courtesy, respect and dignity towards all customers (supervisors, coworkers, patients). Effectively works with challenging and complex patients.
STANDARD III Education/Development/Initiative Maintains education and development appropriate for position; demonstrates commitment to departments work and mission. Reviews written policies & procedures to clarify uncertainty. Knowledgeable of current trends & practices, making suggestions for changes in policies, procedures and standards. Demonstrates self-motivation in performing job duties. Completes on-going education to improve job performance. Attends department/education meetings as appropriate. Provides flexibility in work responsibilities/hours as needed by departmental needs. Readily assumes tasks/projects appropriate to level of expertise and years of experience.
STANDARD IV Hospital/Department Policies & Procedures
Adheres to established hospital and department guidelines & protocols. Maintains confidentiality of patient and employee information in verbal, written and electronic information. Supports hospital mission statement, philosophy & goals. Adheres to hospital/department dress code including wearing unobstructed name badge at all times. Records time worked and adheres to meal/rest breaks according to department policy/schedule. Follows safety & security policies of hospital and is knowledgeable of emergency procedures. Absence/Tardy occurrences are within policy guidelines: over 6 occurrences are unsatisfactory and subject to disciplinary action. Assures patient awareness of patients’ rights.
STANDARD V Position Specific Performance Criteria/Essential Job Functions Performs various nursing functions as necessary within scope of practice to facilitate the needs of the clinic. Services may include but are not limited to triage of clients, rooming patients, taking vital signs, patient assessment, taking history of injury, medical history review, blood drawing, TB testing and immunizations. Assessments include workers’ compensation injury case management as well as general health assessment of employees at contract companies. Provides assistance to the medical provider as necessary within scope of practice. Performs spirometry testing, audiometry, EKG, vision testing, drug testing, and breath alcohol testing as necessary. Maintains appropriate certification for drug screening and breath alcohol testing. Performs case management duties as necessary, including: ensuring claim number is obtained, verifying insurance information, providing status reports and medical records to insurance companies, communicating work status to employers, and obtaining pre-approval when necessary. Follows up on active patients to ensure compliance with treatment plan. Calling no-shows, reviewing active patients weekly for compliance with treatment plan. Organizes biweekly case management meetings and acts upon identified case management needs. Sets up referrals for diagnostic testing and to specialty physicians. Obtains test results and medical notes from referrals. Enters all referrals and other case management information into Systoc for tracking. Performs professional duties in a variety of environments to include clinic, hospital and onsite at companies. Manages patient flow according to schedule. Establishes good relationships with client companies and payers representatives assessing OHS’s fulfillment of obligations and service provisions. Develops tracking and reporting systems for clients. Communicates to employers/referral source in a professional, accurate and timely manner. Demonstrates knowledge of New Hampshire Workers’ Compensation laws. Track immunizations and lab results for physicals. Perform TB reads and coordinates necessary follow-up. Mails lab results to patients as necessary. Processes the results of physicals and pre-employment post offer screens. Ensures accuracy, completeness and transfer of appropriate information to employers. Ensures positive relationships with timely and appropriate communication to employers. Processes the results of physicals and pre-employment post offer screens. Ensures accuracy, completeness and transfer of appropriate information to employers. Ensures positive relationships with timely and appropriate communication to employers. Assists in training and supervision of clinical tasks to clinical support staff (MA, LNA). Delegates work appropriately to clinical and office staff members. Responsible for ordering and managing clinical supplies including: pharmacy, drug screen supplies, flu clinic supplies and clinic supplies. Collaborates with sales/marketing to provide screenings and other occupational health-related services to clients/companies. Identifies clinical services that are requested/needed and coordinates the staffing, supplies and services. Ensures compliance with reporting of patient safety errors. Coordinates and oversees the drug and alcohol screening program for OHS. Ensures the accuracy and timeliness of all screens from start to completion. Provides the MRO services for the non-DOT positive drug screens for THC. Provides training as needed for DOT and non DOT training. Acts as a resource for DOT physicals requirements. Perform all other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Associates Degree in Nursing
NH Registered Nurse license or compact licensure
3-7 years related experience
BLS within 30 days of hireSituated in Portsmouth, NH, Portsmouth Regional Hospital is a premier 234-bed acute care facility that offers exceptional healthcare services to the Seacoast region of Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire. This hospital is the sole ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center on the Seacoast of New Hampshire, making it an essential resource for the community. It boasts the regions only comprehensive heart and vascular program, along with 24/7 comprehensive neurosurgical and stroke clot retrieval programs for both hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes. Portsmouth Regional Hospital is owned by HCA Healthcare, a respected healthcare provider that runs three hospitals, an ambulatory surgery center, two freestanding emergency rooms, an urgent care center, and 46 physician practices in New Hampshire. HCA Healthcare has 2,600 colleagues and 554 physicians on staff, provides 15.8 million in uncompensated care, and pays 43.8 million in taxes annually. Its other hospitals in New Hampshire include Parkland Medical Center in Derry, Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, and freestanding emergency rooms in Seabrook and Dover. In 2023, a third freestanding emergency room is expected to open in Plaistow.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our Occupational Health Registered Nurse opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
