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Location

Pasadena, TX | United States

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Job description

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

Position responsible for assisting the Registered Nurse in providing medical and surgical care to patients in the Emergency Center or clinic setting.

*Full time; Monday-Thursday (7a-5p) ; Alternating Saturdays (7a-3:30p)
*24/7 call required (Alternates with other staff)

Job Description

Pasadena Onsite Clinic, FT 7am-5pm

*Full time; 7am-5pm, Monday-Thursday; Alternating Saturdays (7a-3:30p)

* CAOHE and NIOSH certification preferred (training with 6 months from start; paid by company)

*ER, Ambulance or Plant Site experience required: 3-5 Years *

This position is located at 111 Red Bluff Rd, Pasadena, TX 77506.

Are you looking for a unique opportunity in nursing?

Are you interested in Occupational Health?

We have the position for you!

We are seeking a dynamic full time Occupational Health Nurse/RN to become part of our team to serve our valued customer Plant site in

Pasadena, Tx.

The Occupational Health Nurse, RN is responsible for delivery of customer requirements, expectations, and services, which include:

· Clinical Care Services dealing with work-related and personal medical conditions

· Monitors work comp claims and processes

· Using nursing judgment and diagnosis skills assesses and treats non-work related and work related illnesses and injuries

· Performs new hire pre-employment exams and annual screenings

· Determines fitness for duty

· Emergency care for work-related injuries and illnesses

· Coordinate health promotion and disease prevention activities and strategies

· Counseling and health education

· Health Assessment and Medical Surveillance, and maintain medical records

· Respond to plant emergencies

General organizational skills within the clinic and process improvement/implementation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

· Current active license as a RN to practice in the state of Texas

· Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required

· Associate's degree required / Bachelor's degree preferred

· Strong Interpersonal Skills

· Critical thinking skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred:

· Certification in Occupational Health Nursing desirable

· 3 - 5 years’ experience in nursing with experience in ER, ICU, or Occupational Health

· Working knowledge of Workers Compensation, Short-Term Disability, and FMLA case management experience

· Knowledge and understanding of OSHA

Strong computer skills with basic troubleshooting knowledge, and Microsoft Office Suite knowledge

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Professional Nursing required; Bachelors degree in nursing preferred

Licenses/Certifications: Current State of Texas license/permit to practice professional Nursing (RN); and Current American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification or within 30 days of hire

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• Specialty clinic experience preferred
• Demonstrates ability to maintain good communications; ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees, physicians, patients, families, and the public
• Working knowledge of ICD9/10 and CPT coding and insurance procedures
• Works primarily a pre-determined schedule but occasional requirements to work evenings or weekends depending on patient care needs may exist; ability to float to other clinic practices as needed is an expectation
• Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of “we advance health” through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring One Memorial Hermann.

Principal Accountabilities

• Delivers appropriate care to patients, at a proficient level; is cross-trained to competently care for patients from multiple services/specialties such as: CCC, Urgent Care, Urology, OBGYN, Mental Health, and other specialty clinics.
• Coordinates the planning for the delivery of nursing care with a multidisciplinary team and administers appropriate clinical decisions in the delivery of care, utilizing existing resources and staff, and setting appropriate priorities; participates in the development of clinical pathways and monitoring of performance outcomes.
• Directs the healthcare team in the attainment of positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards of care. 
• Meets treatment goals; develops/ implements discharge and/or transfer plans; evaluates the quality of patient care and contributes to the revision of standards of care; assists manager with employee related issues such as performance and serves as preceptor and charge nurse on the unit, as assigned.
• Reviews charts prior to patients scheduled appointment to assure that all requested lab work and diagnostic procedures have been completed and that reports have been returned and are accessible to the provider.
• Reviews, obtains, and records patient vital signs, temperature, pulse, height, weight and blood pressure and reason for visit and uses the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) appropriately and follows guidelines.
• Cross trains to perform patient access tasks, including: take messages and assist providers with return phone calls to patients and pharmacies appropriately.
• Direct patients to examination rooms; assists in preparing patients for examination. Notifies provider of patient’s arrival and readiness for their examination. Assists providers with patient examinations and procedures, including (but not limited to) surgical procedures, GYN exams, diagnostic studies, and treatments.
• Operates and monitors functioning of equipment; hands instruments to the provider.
• Conducts hearing, vision, breathing and EKG testing; records results in chart. Administers medications as directed using seven rights.
• Performs venipuncture, collects urine specimens, and complete lab tests procedures according to policies and procedures. Handles all specimens using Universal Precautions.
• Recognizes emergency situations, seeks assistance and intervenes appropriately.
• Monitors patient during and following procedures; looks for reactions and other visible complications; reacts to emergency situations; notifies the appropriate person in the event of a medical emergency.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Contributes to overall process improvement and wellbeing of the clinic. Helping to outline and catalog new processes and develop more efficient ways to achieve optimal patient and clinical outcomes.
• Other duties as assigned.|

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