Registered Nurse - Occupational Health - Irving, TX

About the role

Provides direct and indirect care with emphasis on employee health. Utilizes established protocols and current standards of care to meet the wide variety of health care needs of the Marathon Health population. Duties include collecting and ordering lab tests, reviewing immunization and disease status, preparing and administering injections and vaccinations, phlebotomy, and wound care. Provides excellent patient care by providing literature and instructing on disease processes, medication and immunization side effects, and overall concern for patient wellbeing and safety. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Collect medical histories (diagnosed medical conditions, medications, allergies, hospitalizations, etc.) and prepare patients for examinations. Relay urgent requests and emergencies to the provider as appropriate. Collect, review, and address immunization status of new hire employees. Coordinate ordering of lab tests and immunizations when needed. Track compliance with initial and annual employee health requirements as directed. Collect and record vital signs accurately. Immediately address emergency health risks with the provider. Assist the provider during examinations. Follow up on abnormal tuberculosis testing, including appropriate state filing when indicated. Assist with triage and monitoring of employees who potentially have a contagious illness or who have been exposed to one. Enters accurate data into contact tracing and medical data tracking systems, as necessary. Assist with triage and monitoring of employees who have a work injury, including case management. Assist with triage and follow-up of ambassadors who have experienced a bloodborne pathogen exposure. Assist with N95/KN95 mask fit testing and tracking. Assist with maintaining employee health documents in the appropriate systems. Assist with absence management for nonwork-related conditions (short term disability, long term disability, FMLA, etc.) Assist the provider during examinations. Performs phlebotomy and Point of Care Diagnostic Tests - Rapid Strep, Urine dipsticks, etc. Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and appropriate paperwork. Perform laboratory tests accurately ensuring proper documentation and handling techniques. Prepare medications, including intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections, and including vaccinations/immunizations, as directed by a physician or other licensed provider. Transmit prescription refills as directed. Perform phlebotomy and point of care testing. Wound care and changing dressings. Carry out the orders of the provider concerning patient care in a competent and safe manner. Providing outstanding customer service and overall concern for patient wellbeing and safety. Educate patients on disease processes and medications, side effects, provide available literature and medical documents, and explain treatment procedures as directed by provider. Follows HIPAA guidelines for patient confidentiality. Maintaining accurate inventory of valid and unexpired medical and general supplies, order as needed. Keeps rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, washes and dries instruments used, and prepares sterilization as required. Ensure medical storage systems such as lab storage, vaccine storage, medication dispensary, etc., are well organized, labeled, safe, and sanitary. Partner with providers, clients, and other departments within Marathon Health to help with immunization clinics, employee wellness programs and promotions, safety days and events, health and fitness fairs and incentive programs, etc. May perform some general office administration including welcoming patients, answering phones and voice mail, scheduling appointments, handling correspondence and confidential files, office and medical literature and brochures, managing signage and bulletin boards, and ensure presentation is professional in appearance, up-to-date, and according to Marathon Health branding standards. Ensure center maintains a pleasant environment, MH branding, safety, hygiene and sanitation standards are met to the highest quality.