Head Nurse - Occupational Health jobs in Caldwell, ID
Head Nurse - Occupational Health directs nursing service activities for occupational health services. Develops and conducts training programs to promote employee safety in the workplace. Being a Head Nurse - Occupational Health conducts regular inspections of facilities and equipment to identify any health or safety hazards. Maintains records, investigates accidents and injuries, prepares appropriate reports for OSHA, and ensures compliance with all occupational health, safety, and environmental rules and regulations. Additionally, Head Nurse - Occupational Health coordinates the procurement, review, and project management of contracts and service agreements with outside vendors. Requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a director. The Head Nurse - Occupational Health manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Head Nurse - Occupational Health typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Occupational Health Nurse
- WorkCare, Inc.
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Boise, ID
FULL_TIME
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We are looking for a full-time Occupational Health Nurse (RN) to support our client site in Boise, ID.The Occupational Health Nurse employs best practices that require early intervention and the setting of realistic expectations for disability duration, return-to-work, and return to functionality. Care coordination is a collaborative process that promotes quality of health care, client empowerment, and cost containment by supporting proactive intervention and reducing redundancies.The Occupational Health Nurse is responsible for providing injury and illness case management and assisting with other occupational and environmental health services, as needed, while maintaining a professional and patient centered approach in an occupational setting. Travel to participate in Company initiatives can be supported as needed.
Responsibilities:- Acts as an advocate for the injured worker with all parties while maintaining the injured worker’s privacy and safety. As an advocate for the injured/ill worker in the compensation process, the case manager provides support, information, and education to improve employees’ knowledge about their health and self-care, and enhances their understanding of the health care treatment plan and process.
- Interacts with WorkCare staff, client site management and safety staff, local medical providers and other designated personnel for proper initiation and follow-up of work-related injuries and illnesses.
- Assesses and collects data regarding risk factors for delayed recovery and determines the impact on care, recovery and return to work. Generates creative solutions to minimize or eliminate obstacles which prevent or delay return-to-work (RTW).
- Works collaboratively with employee and providers to set return-to-work (RTW) goals, including expected return-to-work date. Works with medical providers to track progress and modify treatment plan until maximum medical improvement is achieved. Assures return-to-work clearances are safe and appropriate for all occupational illnesses/injuries.
- Provides acute injury case management for injured workers in conjunction with the Nurse Practitioner, Consulting Medical Director, Environmental Health & Safety, and Third-Party Administrator.
- Serves as a liaison between medical providers and injured workers to expedite appropriate medical treatment and communications with Workers’ Compensation management team.
- Proactively manages all active claims to monitor progress of treatment, prevent lapses or delays in treatment, and assist with facilitation of injured worker’s return to work.
- Maintains all case documents/files ensuring a comprehensive and detailed source of information for all parties involved in the case.
- Submits and coordinates patient referrals from Nurse Practitioner or Consulting Medical Director to outside providers for treatment and/or diagnostic testing.
- Facilitates weekly telephone or onsite active case review meetings with Nurse Practitioner, Consulting Medical Director, and Client.
- Ensures that the injured employee understands the plan of care and injury claim process.
- Works with injured employees, supervisors, HR, and other client safety team personnel to ensure that ordered activity restrictions are instituted and followed.
Clinical Responsibilities:- Collaborates with Nurse Practitioner and Consulting Medical Director to create clinical procedures and policies as needed.
- Provides first-aid, medical treatment, and appropriate follow-up to occupationally ill/injured workers consistent with appropriate standards and laws.
- Provides first-aid, medical treatment, and appropriate follow-up for non-occupational care consistent with appropriate standards for an employer onsite clinic and laws.
- Provides emergency medical response during business hours.
- Performs regulatory testing, TB tests, immunizations, blood draws, drug testing if required.
- Performs wellness-based testing and screening such as bio-metric (blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, etc.) screening, flu shots, and coaching for programs such as smoking cessation, weight-loss and other company specific campaigns or seasonal programs such as allergy prevention including education and vaccines.
- Coordinates employee health screening and surveillance programs including new hire, fit-for-duty, return-to-work, medical surveillance, pulmonary function, hearing tests, exit exams and substance of abuse screenings.
- Coordinates travel care and vaccinations to support global travel.
- Provides return-to-work clearances as appropriate.
- Provides counseling to employees on employment risk reduction initiatives.
- Provides ergonomic evaluations and/or work with ergonomist on resolving ergonomic issues with client employees.
- Other tasks as requested by Nurse Practitioner, Consulting Medical Director or Regional Account Manager.
Education and Experience:- Must hold a compact RN license in the state of Idaho, in good standing.
- Must be CPR and AED certified.
- Minimum 2-3 years' experience in Case Management/Workers' Compensation processes in Idaho preferred.
- Case Management certification preferred.
- Certification in Occupational Health Nursing, preferred.
This is a full-time position and will work from our on-site clinic in Boise, ID.Final compensation offered depends on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.Benefits for this position include paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and critical illness insurance; HSA, HRA, and FSA; life and disability insurance; EAP; 401K; legal and identity theft coverage; pet insurance and more.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable laws. WorkCare is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment.
WorkCare, Inc., is a U.S.-based, physician-directed occupational health company with global outreach.Our mission is Protecting and Promoting Employee Health…from Hire to Retire. We believe Work Matters. Health Counts. Prevention Saves.Our occupational clinicians and industry subject matter experts deliver integrated, total worker health solutions to employers in all types of industries. Our capabilities include Medical Exams & Travel program management; 24/7 Incident Intervention telehealth triage; Onsite Services & Clinics; Consulting Medical Directors; Clinical Accommodation and Leave Management support; and a full suite of COVID-19 interventions. Our Industrial Athlete and Bio-ergonomic Surveillance programs are designed to prevent and manage work-related strains and sprains.Visit www.workcare.com to learn more. - 1 Month Ago
Ambulatory Clinical Assistant - Occupational Health
- St Lukes Health System (Boise ID)
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Boise, ID
FULL_TIME
- Category Admin/Clerical/Customer Support Work Unit Occupational Health Boise Position Type Full-Time Requisition ID 2024-85861 Default: Location : Location US-ID-Boise Work Location : Name 703 S Ameri...
- 13 Days Ago
Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health - Full Time
- Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
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Fruitland, ID
FULL_TIME
- Overview Are you in search of a new career opportunity that makes a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice. As a national leader in home-based ...
- 9 Days Ago
Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health - Full Time
- Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
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Baker, OR
FULL_TIME
- Overview Are you in search of a new career opportunity that makes a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice. As a national leader in home-based ...
- 9 Days Ago
Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health - Full Time
- Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
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Boise, ID
FULL_TIME
- Overview Are you in search of a new career opportunity that makes a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice. As a national leader in home-based ...
- 2 Months Ago
Occupational Therapist (Flex) - Meridian
- St. Luke's Health System
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Meridian, ID
PART_TIME
- Overview St. Luke’s Health System is seeking an Occupational Therapist (Flex/PRN) to join our Acute Care Occupational Therapy team at our Boise and Meridian locations. Schedule: 1-2 days per 2-week pa...
- 1 Month Ago
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Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Caregiver - On-Call
- Prestige Assisted Living at Autumn Wind
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Caldwell, ID
- Position Details Salary: 15.00 - 22.50 Hourly Need work RIGHT NOW on a temporary basis? We have your back! We understand...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
RN PACU PRN
- West Valley Medical Center
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Caldwell, ID
- Description Hourly Wage Estimate: $32.00 - $45.95 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. The estimat...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
New Grad RN Med Surg
- West Valley Medical Center
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Caldwell, ID
- Description Hourly Wage Estimate: $32.00 - $45.95 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. The estimat...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Clinical Service Assistant (US)
- Idaho State Job Bank
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Boise, ID
- Clinical Service Assistant (US) at Elevance Health in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description WARNING: Please beware...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
RN-Nursing Practice Manager-Center for Nursing Excellence-Boise
- St. Luke's Health System
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Boise, ID
- Overview: St. Lukes Health System is currently seeking a Nursing Practice Manager for Adult Health Services to join our ...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager - $35-55 per hour
- Hiring Now!
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Boise, ID
- St. Luke's Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Manager for a nursing job in Boise, Idaho. Job Description &...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
New Grad RN
- Hiring Now!
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Caldwell, ID
- Description Hourly Wage Estimate: $32.00 - $45.95 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. The estimat...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
New Grad RN Med Surg
- Hiring Now!
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Caldwell, ID
- Description Hourly Wage Estimate: $32.00 - $45.95 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. The estimat...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Caldwell, Idaho
Caldwell (locally /ˈkɑːlwɛl/) is a city in and the county seat of Canyon County, Idaho, United States. The population was 46,237 at the 2010 census.
Caldwell is considered part of the Boise metropolitan area. Caldwell is the location of the College of Idaho and College of Western Idaho.
Caldwell is located at 43°39′30″N 116°40′49″W / 43.65833°N 116.68028°W / 43.65833; -116.68028 (43.658239, -116.680390).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.11 square miles (57.26 km2), of which, 22.06 square miles (57.14 km2) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2)...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Head Nurse - Occupational Health jobs
$103,585 to $128,714
Caldwell, Idaho area prices
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