RN Case Manager - Occupational Health Supervisor

Hiring an RN Case Manager to work in a primary care outpatient clinic in Pella, IA. Please review the job description, and APPLY if you're interested in this position!

Position: Registered Nurse - Occupational Health Case Manager Supervisor

Location: Pella, IA 50219

Pay: $57 - 60/hr

Schedule: 7 am to 4 pm (Mon - Fri)

Overview: The Occupational Health RN Case Manager Supervisor will have direct reports as well as handle an active caseload. The right candidate should have prior occupational health experience as well as experience in handling caseloads from other sets and providing ongoing support and coordination until the case is closed. Familiarization with surveillance programs such as hearing conservation testing, respiratory testing, DOT surveillance, etc. is preferred.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees a team of case management professionals.

• 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 the scope of practice as defined by state law.

• Collaborates with a 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 the 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.

• Evaluate health education/promotion needs of patients and provide necessary training and instruction.

• Administers medications and medical treatments competently as directed by a Physician or Licensed Independent Practitioner.

• Maintains medical records using (In some health centers it may be using Electronic Medical Record software).

• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Requirements:

• Must have an active Registered Nurse License

• At least 3 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in an emergency room, occupational health clinic or other ambulatory care clinic

• Must have an active BLS or willing to obtain post-offer

• ACLS certification preferred

• Certification in Occupational Health Nursing preferred

• Certification in Emergency Nursing, or Certificate in Case Management preferred.