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Registered Nurse (RN)
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$66,553 / year median in Texas
+13% projected growth
Job Description
What You Will Do:
- Provide triage, first aid, and/or referral to an outside medical provider if indicated
- Remain calm, react quickly, make sound decisions, and respond appropriately in emergency situations to determine a proper course of action and appropriate care
- Maintain medical records and medical records database for the site
- Maintain on-site inventory supplies, restock, and clean equipment used in the treatment of employees
- Communicate with outside medical providers on workers' injury/healing progression and provide direct follow-up care with workers
- Provide daily activity logs to the safety team and management team
- Perform frequent "site walks" to interact with both workers and managers
- Help coordinate an annual, semi-annual, or quarterly on-site health fair
- Participate in frequent medical and safety awareness meetings with construction workers
Requirements Qualifications:
- One year of full-time experience in 911 emergency medical response
- Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 35 lbs.
- Ability to walk and/or stand a minimum of five hours in a workday
- Proficient in
Microsoft Office Education/Certification:
- Minimum of a valid RN License
- Valid CPR certification at the Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider level (American Heart Association) or Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross)
- High School Diploma or equivalent It's a
Plus If You Have:
- Experience working with OSHA regulations, specifically in 29 CFR 1910
- Experience working on large-scale construction sites
- Experience with the workers' compensation claim process
- Instructor certification for First Aid, CPR, and AED training
- An active OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 card Benefits Why You Will Love Working with