Job Summary

The Nurse Specialist – Clinical Review is responsible for utilizing their nursing knowledge and judgment in reviewing all client employee examinations, testing, and questionnaires, in consultation with Occupational Health Physicians, to determine ability to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing review of occupational records for client employee medical surveillance, DOT, Hazmat exams, and return to duty exams.
• Interface with occupational health physicians for medical clearance.
• Work as customer service account representative for national occupational health clients.
• Review Pulmonary Function test and audiometric hearing exam.
• Document exams, laboratory and other occupational testing in database.
• Perform telephonic early intervention for client employees when an injury/illness occurs on the job.
• Perform additional duties and assume additional responsibilities as identified by manager for the efficient operation of WorkCare.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience

• Associate degree or Equivalent, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred but not required
• Active RN or LPN License
• Certification in Occupational Health is a plus
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience RN or LPN required
• Occupational Health Nursing a plus

• Skills and Competencies

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
• Strong critical thinking skills; problem solving, and decision making.
• Must have the ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to create and edit written materials.
• Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors and clients.
• Strong time management, organizational, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to meet and exceed daily and weekly individual performance goals.
• Ability to work independently as well as assisting other team members when needed.
• Requires regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.

• Computer Skills

• Must be competent in the Windows operating system environment, Adobe Professional, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and learn other software as needed.

• Physical Demands

• Requires sitting for long periods of time, working at a desk.
• Some bending and stretching could be required.
• Working under stress and use of computer/phone required.
• Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard.
• Occasionally may be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and/or crouch.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

• Work Environment

• Work environment must be free from background noise and distraction, noise level is acceptable, temperature is controlled.
• At home set up must meet all Company IT, privacy, and safety measures.