ONSITE OHS – Registered Nurse – Storrs, CT

Registered Nurse – Storrs, CT

Onsite OHS has recently acquired a new contract to be located in Storrs, CT. This position will require a Registered Nurse to operate in a "trailer clinic" on a construction site (at the University).

Duties as follows:
Assist with screening new patient, triaging patient clinical problems, assisting patients with questions concerning symptoms, medications or methods of care. Assist in the management of patients seen, both during clinic session and management after clinic. Provide patient education regarding disease processes, medications, etc. and develop educational material.
This individual will work closely with administrative and other medical professionals to provide first class patient care and maintain patient safety, care, confidentiality and appropriate follow-up treatment. Function as phone liaison between specialists, primary care providers, and other health care professionals. On a regular and continuous basis, exercises administrative judgment and assumes responsibility for decisions, consequences and results having an impact on people, costs and/or quality of service within the functional area. Coordinate response to patient emergencies in the clinical setting. Serves as a resource in a team environment. Assist with providing training and/or competencies for staff. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Current RN licensed in state of operation required
OSHA Training up to level 500 required (or must be obtained within 90 days of employment)
CPR certification required
ACLS, BTLS, and ITLS recommended
Ability to function as part of a team, as well as work independently
Knowledge of professional standards of care
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationship with others
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
Basic computer skills
Knows the formal and informal departmental goals, standards, policies and procedures which may include some familiarity of other departments within the company and/or client location
Is sensitive to the interrelationship of both people and functions within the department
Should have similar medical experience
Experience within the military as paramedic is preferred but not required

Interested candidates please apply online at: https://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH07/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ONSITEOHS&cws=1&rid=243.