Premise Health

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Premise offers a wide range of dynamic, purpose-driven career opportunities. We are currently looking for a Fulltime Occupational Health Registered Nurse to join our team in Lexington, MA. 

About the role:

• This nurse will support an occupational health clinic located within a pharmaceutical manufacturing campus. The site is comprised of approximately 900+ (and growing) employees. The environment is professional, collaborative, and focused on improving work processes that ensure worker health and safety. This position will support the Occupational Health programs, workers compensation case management, and surveillance programs. 
• In addition, the role supports site emergency preparedness programs in conjunction with the local Environments, Health & Safety (EHS) team, site Security, and Medical Emergency Response team.
• Relatable experience in the medical field in occupational health, ambulatory care, community health clinic nursing, hospital employee health or school nursing is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred.
• Great Schedule, 3 weekly shifts 8/8:30am to 4:30/5pm and 2 weekly shifts 10/10:30am to 6:30/7pm, Monday through Friday. No weekend shifts and 10 Paid Holidays!  

Essential Functions:  

• Uses nursing skills to evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment, and maintain patient flow.  
• Conducts a nursing assessment by taking a patient history and physical assessment and by obtaining vital signs and other medical tests. Provides treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law.  
• Collaborates with Physician or other Licensed Independent Practitioner to arrange for further medical treatment, when needed.  
• Identifies equipment that needs repair and brings it to the attention of the lead clinician.  
• Performs occupational and health screening tests as defined in site contract (EKG, audiometry, spirometry, vision).  
• Conducts appropriate laboratory tests and quality control procedures.  
• Documents accurately all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications administered, discharge instructions provided, and follow up care arranged.  
• Evaluates health education/promotion needs of patients and provides necessary training and instruction.  
• Identifies emergency situations and provides care within legal scope of practice.  
• Administers medications and medical treatments competently as directed by a Physician or Licensed Independent Practitioner.  
• Maintains medical records using Electronic Medical Record software).  
• Maintains a clean and safe environment. Follows infection control procedures.  
• Maintains patient privacy and confidential patient information.  
• Participates in follow up phone calls and follow up patient visits.  
• Other duties as assigned.  

Job Requirements: 

• Currently licensed Registered Nurse in state of practice required  
• Current hands on training in AHA or ARC Basic Life Support for health care providers is required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support may also be required based on contract scope of services.  

Preferred Experience: 

• Certificate from an accredited Nursing School or Associates’ degree (A.S.) is required. Bachelor's degree (BSN) from four-year college or university is preferred.  

• At least three years experience as a Registered Nurse in an emergency room, occupational health clinic or other ambulatory care clinic.  
• Knowledge of Internet software, Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.  
• Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred.  
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety concepts and OSHA regulations preferred.  
• Certification in Occupational Health Nursing, Certification in Emergency Nursing, or Certificate in Case Management preferred.  
• Strong clinical nursing skills and nursing assessments.
• Able to function and thrive in a solo healthcare provider clinic.
• Deliver occupational health services that ensure regulatory compliance for pharmaceutical manufacturing employees.
• Provide acute care medical treatment for work related and acute medical care.
• Perform medical surveillance test exams.
• Work related medical case management experience preferred. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with EHS to promote the health and safety of employees.  

Work-life balance is at the foundation of how decisions are made and where Premise is headed. We can only help people get, stay, and be well if we do the same for ourselves. In addition to competitive pay, Premise offers benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and vacation time, a company-sponsored wellness program, and much more our talent acquisition team will be happy to share with you.

Premise Health is an equal opportunity employer; we value inclusion, and we do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.