Facility Nurse

Job Summary:

The Facility Nurse is responsible for supporting the general health, wellness, safety, and well-being of employees. The position provides comprehensive nursing and health-related services to employees. The position will base out of a fully equipped nurse station and is generally assigned to a primary facility or group of facilities, but will also support and assist with other facilities or locations as needed. The role is also responsible for supporting the after-hours nurse call line that is specifically designed to support management and assist with work-related and on-the-job incidents that occur during the off-shifts and on weekends.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Provide basic medical care, first aid, health and wellness, and other nursing services to employees.
2. Serve as a first responder and assist with work-related and on-the-job accidents, injuries or incidents that may involve or affect the health and safety of employees. Must be able to perform CPR and instruct others in an emergency/first response situation.
3. Provide post-accident support, follow-up, service, and administration of work-related injuries and cases. This may include transporting employees to receive medical care, attending provider visits with employees and attending workers compensation-related meetings, events or activities.
4. Participate in and facilitate health and wellness events for employees located at assigned facilities or other facilities as needed or requested.
5. Responsible for managing and maintaining the nurse station, which includes equipment, supplies, files, related materials, and electronics.
6. Responsible for recording all required documentation and records in the company Employee Medical Record (EMR) system.
7. Responsible for completing and providing all required records, reporting, and related documentation connected to nurse activities, events, and processes.
8. Participate in a rotation with other nurses to cover a telephonic after-hours nurse line that provides nursing support and guidance to management for work-related events. There will be the occasional need for an on-site visit.
9. Support the administration of the company's Substance Abuse program, which includes the administration and collection of drug testing.
10. Provide appropriate and approved counseling and guidance to employees with health, wellness, workers' compensation, and related requests and needs.
11. Coordinate and collaborate with others to ensure the overall health, safety, and well-being of employees.

Requirements

• Must have and retain RN/LPN certification and license in the State of Georgia. Other state certifications may be required in order to perform certain duties or roles.
• Must have and retain a valid CPR certification.
• Must have and retain a valid driver's license and provide own transportation with valid insurance.
• Must be computer literate with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Professional appearance, including adherence to all safety dress/hair code requirements, and a nurse uniform that will be provided by the company.
• Compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, including HIPAA.