Job Title: ES Medical Professional
Location: Battle Creek, MI, 49015
Duration: 12 Months
Job Type: Contract
Work Type: Onsite

Job Description

The Project Nurse provides and/or monitors the medical and first-aid treatment programs on projects or facilities. Performs registered nursing duties in accordance with medical directives approved by the consulting physician and local governing agencies.
Registered Nurse (RN) with a minimum of two clinical practicing nursing experience, including previous and related experience in the construction field.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide occupational, primary and emergency medical services to all Project personnel.
  Administers initial first aid treatment to injured or ill personnel and renders subsequent follow-up treatment as needed under the direction of a consulting physician
  
• Evaluates injuries and/or illnesses which require the services of a physician or hospital and makes referrals as necessary
  
• Carry-out safe standards of nursing care according to legislation, Standard Operating Project policies and procedures
  
• Establish and manage a monthly equipment checklist register; the asset register; the equipment maintenance and calibration schedule.
  
• Complete monthly procurement requests to maintain adequate supplies of medications, consumables and equipment.
  
• Ensure medications and supplies are properly stored and within use-by dates.
  
• Use the Electronic Medical Records Systems as required and ensure accuracy and maintenance of all medical records.
• Supports the project drug and alcohol testing program and Conducts drug and alcohol screenings
  
• Establishes and maintains electronic medical records and prepares related reports as required by the project and ES&H Core Processes.
  
• Provides certified First Aid / CPR training to the site First Aid/Rescue Team
  
• Assists risk management in claims management
  
• Perform other ES&H duties/training as required
  
• Prepares incident reports as required
  

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BS/BSN)
  
• Appropriately licensed, qualified, and registered to practice in the state of Michigan as a Registered Nurse.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in occupational health and emergency nursing in occupational health and emergency nursing, and a valid nursing license for the location assigned.
  
• Currently practicing as an RN / OHN
  
• Current certification to carry out drug and alcohol testing
  
• Current Basic Life Support certificate required

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Preferable to have a post-graduate qualification in Occupational health.
• Experience in working on construction sites.
• Experience with workers compensation and regulations.
• Proficiency in basic Microsoft computer programs (i.e., Word, Excel, etc.)
• Prior experience in occupational health nursing, emergency room, or intensive care unit,
• Knowledge of establishing and organizing a first aid/emergency treatment facility
• Current certification as a first aid / basic CPR instructor
• Current Basic life support (BLS) qualifications