Occupational Health Registered Nurse

We have an opening for an Occupational Health Registered Nurse to support the full range of clinical activities. The majority of your time and responsibilities will be as a clinical occupational health nurse. You will interact with affected employees supervisors line managers industrial hygienists safety officers medical professionals and the risk manager. You will develop and deliver occupational health injury and illness services medical surveillance/certification examinations health maintenance/education programs health fairs and flu clinics. You will also be the Health Services Department (HSD) Infection Control Preventionist. This position is in the Health Services Department within the Environment Safety and Health (ES&H) Directorate.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

You will 

• Assess analyze and evaluate occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses and initiate appropriate first aid clinical treatments.
• Conduct physical examination workups including phlebotomy EKG spirometry audiometry and vision tests.
• Conduct health hazard evaluations including worksite evaluations and train and counsel patients on preventive healthcare.
• Provide technical leadership and oversite of the work of medical technicians.
• Be responsible for assuring facility and work activity safety risks are identified and managed to preserve and protect the health and safety of HSD staff.
• Ensure infection control standards are supported across the clinic.
• Provide case management operational oversight and coordination of LLNLs Return-To-Work supporting reasonable accommodations in compliance with Federal and State law. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
• Possess a valid California Registered Nurse license.
• Clinical nursing experience in an occupational health emergency room or urgent care setting.
• Proficient with phlebotomy and intravenous therapy.
• Experience in disability case management.
• Possess or eligible for current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Proven ability to work both independently and as a team member with strong effective interpersonal skills. 
• Advanced interpersonal verbal and written communication skills necessary to interact effectively with a diverse workforce.

Qualifications We Desire

• COHN (Certified Occupational Health Nurse) CCM (Certified Case Manager) MICN (Medical Intensive Care Nurse) or other advanced certification.
• Certified in Spirometry and Audiometry.
• Formal training or certification in disability case management.

Additional Information :

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position open to Lab employees and external candidates.

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• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
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  Remote Work :

  No

  
  

  Employment Type :

  Full-time