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Premise Health Registered Nurse (RN) in Ladson, South Carolina
We have an opening for a PER DIEM Registered Nurse, Occupational Health to work at our employer health center located in Ladson, SC!
PRN Coverage Schedule: Nights 12hour shifts (7pm-7:30am) Thursday -Sunday as needed. Need to be available to cover two Sundays per month.
Premise Health is a leading worksite health and patient engagement company dedicated to improving the cost and quality of employee healthcare. We believe healthcare should be about helping people get, stay and be well. That’s our mission and it’s the foundation of everything we do. With more than 40 years of experience, Premise Health manages more than 500 worksite-based health and wellness centers across the country. The company serves more than 200 of the nation’s leading employers, including a significant number of the Fortune 1000.
Summary: Provides nursing care to client employees and/or contractors and visitors to the health center.
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 (In some health centers it may be 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
This job has no supervisory responsibilities
Requirements:
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
Currently licensed Registered Nurse in state of practice required
Current certification 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
Knowledge of Internet software, Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records
Certification in Occupational Health Nursing, Certification in Emergency Nursing, or Certificate in Case Management
Knowledge of workplace health and safety concepts and OSHA regulations
If you want to join a team of knowledgeable, compassionate, like-minded healthcare professionals, join Premise Health for an unlimited opportunity with the company that is changing the face and the place of the healthcare industry as we know it.
We are an equal opportunity employer