Company Nurse

Must be a certified Occupational Health Nurse by the OHNAP.

At least 1 Year of working experience in the related field is required for this position.

• NOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

First Aid Experience - Company nurses should have first aid experience and know how to handle emergency situations that employees may experience

Critical Medical Thinking - Successful company nurses should be able to examine employees and think critically to make healthcare recommendations

Bedside Manner - Company nurses have good bedside manner as they need to be able to comfort employees who are in pain and explain problems clearly

Communication Skills - These professionals are skilled communicators, in both verbal and written mediums

Organizational Skills - They are efficient in their tasks and highly organized as company nurses are charged with organizing employee health records in a way that is easily accessible

Provide Basic Healthcare

The bulk of a company nurse's day is used providing basic healthcare needs to a company's employees.

This includes administering first aid where needed and evaluating employees' overall health.

Administer Prescribed Medication and Treatment

Some employees may have medication and treatment that needs to be administered during work hours.

A company nurse is responsible for administering these within the company's medical clinic.

Organize Employee Physicals

Company nurses are responsible for coordinating with the company's healthcare provider to set up annual exams and physicals for all employees.

Then, they work with the employees directly to ensure the schedule works well for everyone.

Raise Healthcare Awareness

These nurses also work closely with employees to raise healthcare awareness.

This includes evaluating an employee's health and making lifestyle recommendations to improve their health.

They may also hold company-wide meetings to discuss general healthcare tips and recommendations.

Report on Employee Health

Company nurses often report to stakeholders on overall employee health.

They may also make recommendations to upper management about new healthcare initiatives that the company can implement to lower healthcare costs.

Data Management

Safekeeping of data regarding illnesses and accidents involving employees and make necessary reports to stakeholders and government agencies for processing of claims and compliance

Other HR & Administrative Functions

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