Registered Nurse Occupational Health

Description

As a Registered Nurse Occupational Health , your  voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. Youll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

Do you want to work where you have a voice? Nurses are at the forefront of our commitment to the care and improvement of human life. At HCA Healthcare, there are many ways for nurses to have a voice through professional practice councils, advisory councils, vital voices surveys, and units of distinction. We learn from our multi-generational nursing family. We partner with our Nurses at Portsmouth Regional Hospital!

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.

STARDARD 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.

STARDARD 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.

STARDARD 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. 

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (RN) Registered Nurse state of New Hampshire or valid compact license 
• Associate Degree in Nursing

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 benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

"Nurses play a pivotal role and are the backbone of healthcare delivery. At HCA Healthcare, we are dedicated to ensuring nurses have necessary tools and resources to provide world-class patient care, advocating for the profession and helping to shape the future of nursing."

Sammie Mosier, DHA, MA, BSN, NE-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive, HCA Healthcare

At Portsmouth Regional Hospital, youre not just joining a hospital—you’re becoming part of a mission-driven team that’s redefining healthcare excellence across the Seacoast region. As a 240-bed acute care facility in Portsmouth, NH, we proudly serve communities throughout New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. We’re the only hospital in the area to be recognized as an ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and we offer a robust heart and vascular program—giving our team the opportunity to work at the forefront of life-saving care.

As part of the HCA Healthcare family, you’ll be supported by one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems, with a strong presence in New Hampshire that includes four hospitals, three freestanding emergency rooms, and over 70 care sites. Here, nearly 5,000 colleagues—including 1,500 nurses and 1,000 affiliated physicians—collaborate to deliver exceptional care and innovation every day. Whether youre at Portsmouth, Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, Parkland Medical Center in Derry, Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, or one of our emergency facilities in Seabrook, Dover, or Plaistow, you’ll find a culture that values your expertise, supports your growth, and empowers you to make a real difference.

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.

If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse Occupational Health opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing 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.