Head Nurse - Occupational Health jobs in New Hampshire

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 Therapist- Per Diem
  • Visiting Nurse Association of Franklin
  • Franklin, NH PER_DIEM
  • Description

    POSITION BENEFITS

    • Competitive Pay 

    • Excellent Hours. Weekdays 8am-4pm.

    • Small family centered agency that encourages a work -life balance. 

    • Mileage Reimbursement

    • Free Training

    • Employee referral bonuses 


    JOB DESCRIPTION

    Provide service to homebound patients who require occupational therapy to regain physical and/or mental functioning and/or adjustment to their handicaps, per order of attending physician. Provide occupational therapy services to hospice patients as ordered in the patient’s plan of care at the request of the Therapy Manager.


    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    • Evaluate patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.)
    • Evaluate home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living.
    • Identify equipment needs.
    • Participate in the development of the total plan of care.
    • For patient who plans to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with agency policy.
    • Develop treatment program and establish goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other agency professionals.
    • May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with agency policy.
    • Develop needed plans for modifying equipment, appliances and physical surroundings in the home.
    • May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
    • Maintain appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to physician any changes in the patient’s condition. Submits these records in accordance with agency policy.
    • Maintain contact/coordination with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
    • Attend and contribute to in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by agency policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the agency.
    • Identify patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers, as appropriate.
    • Instruct patient’s family/caregiver and other agency health care personnel in patient’s treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.
    • Supervise certified occupational therapy assistants according to agency policy and state regulations.
    • Instruct, supervise and evaluate home health aide care every two (2) weeks when therapy is the only skilled service.
    • Accepts personal responsibility for annual CE in the practice of Occupational Therapy.
    • Perform other duties assigned.

    Requirements

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

    • Master’s degree from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
    • Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the State of New Hampshire is required.
    • Minimum of 2 years clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist.
    • Meets the standards and the credentialing requirements as outlined in the Conditions of Participation 484.115.
    • Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.

    SKILLS AND ABILITIES

    • Ability to deliver occupational therapy in a manner that is appropriate to patient’s age, physical ability and intellectual development, as defined by the plan of care.
    • Must demonstrate proficiency in assessing treatment and responses and adapting to meet the needs of the client population served.
    • Ability to verbally communicate to express or exchange ideas and to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to patients, physicians, families and other employees.
    • Ability to participate in the development of an occupational therapy plan of care.
    • Ability to perform job independently, when required.
    • Ability to demonstrate courtesy, compassion and respect in relating to patients, families, visitors, physicians and co-workers.
    • Ability to work as a team and maintain positive working relationships with employees and healthcare professionals.
    • Ability to document patient care accurately according to healthcare standards and plan of care.
    • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and other industry specific programs.
    • Must demonstrate ethical conduct and build trust with patients and family members.
    • Ability to follow safety guidelines as instructed by the agency.
    • Ability to wear protective clothing such as mask, glove, head cover, safety glasses, etc.
    • Ability to travel required. Travel throughout central New Hampshire is required.
    • Current drivers’ license is required.
    • Proof of automobile insurance is required.
    • Ability to pass a motor vehicle background screening is required.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

    • Job requires physical activities including but not limited to; standing for extended periods of time, bending, lifting, reaching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, crouching, crawling, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking and hearing.
    • Job requires moderate physical work including the ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, 30 lbs. regularly.
    • Job requires close visual acuity including the ability to see at or within arm’s reach.
    • Job is subject to inside environmental conditions; low noise level.
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Occupational Therapist - Per Diem
  • Visiting Nurse and Hospice for VT & NH
  • Lebanon, NH PER_DIEM
  • Home care is the future of health care. More and more patients are deciding to heal where they feel most comfortable, at home. Enjoy a career that celebrates your exceptional skill and autonomy, appli...
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Home Health- Registered Nurse
  • LAKES REGION VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION
  • Meredith, NH FULL_TIME
  • Lakes Region Community RN's Needed! Come make a difference in your community! we currently have openings in Moultonborough, Meredith, Bristol, Wolfeboro, Gilmanton and more! Come join our award winnin...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Home Health- Licensed Practical Nurse
  • LAKES REGION VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION
  • Meredith, NH FULL_TIME
  • Lakes Region Visiting Nurse Association, Come join our award winning team! Winner of Best of the Lakes Region for Visiting Nurses in 2021, 2022, and 2023. With a 5 start quality rating with the Center...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Per Diem- Registered Nurse- Home Health/Hospice
  • Lakes Region Visiting Nurse Association
  • Meredith, NH PER_DIEM
  • We are looking for Per-diem RN's to come join our award-winning team! Come work on your own schedule. Winner of Best of the Lakes Region for Visiting Nurses in 2021, 2022, and 2023. With a 5 start qua...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Registered Nurse (RN), Occupational Medicine
  • Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health
  • Nashua, NH FULL_TIME
  • Overview The Clinical Nurse is an engaged and credentialed member of the Professional Nursing Organization and is responsible for autonomous practice directed by the professional tenets of practitione...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Clinical Nurse Leader - Adolescent Psych
  • Hartford HealthCare
  • Westport, CT
  • Description Job Schedule: Part Time Standard Hours: 32 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: 32 hours per week; Monday -Frid...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Nurse Leader - Ambulatory ENT
  • Rochester Regional Health
  • Rochester, NY
  • HOW WE CARE FOR YOU: At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits an...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Nurse Leader - Women's Care
  • Rochester Regional Health
  • Rochester, NY
  • SUMMARY As a Clinical Leader in Practices, your strong ability to lead and guide others serve as valuable resources for ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Nurse Leader - Adolescent Psych
  • Hartford Healthcare
  • Westport, CT
  • Description Job Schedule: Part Time Standard Hours: 32 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: 32 hours per week; Monday -Frid...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Nurse Leader (RN)
  • Hartford HealthCare
  • Norwich, CT
  • Description Job Schedule: Part Time Standard Hours: 36 Job Shift: Shift 3 Shift Details: 7pm - 730am every third weekend...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Nurse Leader - Surgical Services
  • Ascension
  • Racine, WI
  • Details Department:Surgical Services Administration Schedule:Monday - Friday; 8A-4:30P Hospital:All Saints Location:Raci...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Nurse Leader - Adolescent Psych
  • Hartford HealthCare
  • Westport, CT
  • Description Job Schedule: Part Time Standard Hours: 32 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: 32 hours per week; Monday -Frid...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Nurse Leader
  • Ascension
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Details Department: Nursing Administration - CNL Schedule: Full Time 1.0 FTE - Monday-Friday Hospital: Ascension Columbi...
  • 3/6/2024 12:00:00 AM

New Hampshire is part of the six-state New England region. It is bounded by Quebec, Canada, to the north and northwest; Maine and the Atlantic Ocean to the east; Massachusetts to the south; and Vermont to the west. New Hampshire's major regions are the Great North Woods, the White Mountains, the Lakes Region, the Seacoast, the Merrimack Valley, the Monadnock Region, and the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee area. New Hampshire has the shortest ocean coastline of any U.S. coastal state, with a length of 18 miles (29 km), sometimes measured as only 13 miles (21 km). New Hampshire was home to the rock forma...
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Income Estimation for Head Nurse - Occupational Health jobs
$113,896 to $141,537