Job Description
Who We Are:
Our Occupational Health team is composed of dedicated nursing professionals who are passionate about employee health, workplace safety, and preventive care. The nursing team works in a fast-paced environment, providing clinical services, emergency response, wellness support, and occupational health program administration. The team is committed to maintaining high standards of patient care, confidentiality, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
Objectives of this Role:
- Provide high-quality occupational health nursing services to promote employee health, safety, and overall well-being.
- Assess, treat, and manage workplace injuries and illnesses in a timely and professional manner to support safe recovery and return-to-work efforts.
- Respond effectively to workplace emergencies and coordinate appropriate medical care and transportation services as needed.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, client requirements, and occupational health standards through effective administration of medical surveillance and health programs.
- Administer occupational health programs, including medical surveillance, drug and alcohol screening, immunizations, and wellness initiatives.
- Maintain accurate, confidential, and compliant medical documentation and employee health records.
- Promote a drug-free, safe, and healthy work environment through employee education, screening programs, and health promotion activities.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
- Administer first aid and provide nursing care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses, including episodic care and emergency response services.
- Administer occupational health programs and regulatory compliance services, including laboratory testing, immunizations, and other surveillance activities.
- Provide non-emergency employee health services, including blood pressure monitoring, wellness support, and travel-related medical needs.
- Maintain accurate and confidential medical records and documentation in accordance with applicable regulations and company policies.
- Respond promptly to workplace emergencies and coordinate the transportation of patients to local medical facilities as needed.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Perform initial employee in-processing, medical intake, and basic screenings for patients scheduled to see the on-site physician.
- Assist the physician with examinations, treatments, follow-up care, and referrals as directed.
Requirements:
- Requires an Associates or a Bachelors degree in Nursing. Those with an Associates degree in Nursing require 5 years of related experience.
- 3+ years: Experience in occupational health, industrial nursing, emergency care, or urgent care. Familiarity with occupational health software and emergency response equipment is highly desirable.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Experience with EMR, vision, and EKG equipment, ELIA testing, drug and alcohol testing procedures, and standard Microsoft Office applications is preferred.
- A valid/clear driver's license is required.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | San Antonio, TX |
| Industry | Engineering Services |
| Company Size | 2,000 to 2,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1947 |
| Website | http://www.swri.org/ |
Benefits
Paid Sick Days, Parking, Professional Development, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Care on Site, Merchandise Discounts, Military Leave, On Site Cafeteria
About Company
We are R&D problem solvers providing independent, premier services to government and industry clients. Our multidisciplinary nature allows us to rapidly assemble diverse teams to tackle problems from multiple directions. We push the boundaries of science and technology to develop innovative solutions that advance the state of the art and improve human health and safety. Operating as a nonprofit since our 1947 inception, we work in the public’s best interest and toward the betterment of mankind. At SwRI, we tirelessly pursue innovation and excellence in science and technology for the betterment of humankind. We support work on nearly 4,000 client projects at any given time through a wide range of technical competencies with 2,574 staff members in nine technical divisions. Client services include, but are not limited to, Automotive and Transportation, Biomedical & Health, Chemistry & Materials, Computers and Electronics, Defense & Security, Earth & Space, Energy & Environment, and Manufacturing & Construction.
TECHNICAL DIVISIONS
- Applied Physics-Developing advanced electronic and microelectronic devices, power supplies, voice and data communication systems, robot test services, and payloads
- Applied Power-Using physical science research and applied engineering to produce sensors, instruments, and hardware used worldwide.
- Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses-Resolving technical and regulatory issues related to a potential geologic repository for spent nuclear fule and high-level radioactive waste.
- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering-Performing research and technical services using chemistry and chemical engineering technology.
- Defense and & Intelligence Solutions-Providing advanced direction finding and tracking systems through geolocation system development.
- Fuels and Lubricants Research-Performing fuels and lubricants research activities to meet regulatory and competitive goals.
- Intelligent Systems-Providing engineering services in resaerch and development of complex systems and equipment.
- Mechanical Engineering-Improving safety, reliability, efficiency and life of new or existing mechanical components or systems.
- Powertrain Engineering-Designing and developing vehicle and engine components to achieve performance and emissions goals.
- Space Science & Engineering-Developing and managing advanced scientific payloads aboard satellites and sounding rockets.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Innovation in science and technology has been a hallmark of Southwest Research Institute since its earliest days. It's no exaggeration to say we are committed to advancing science and applying technology to benefit government, industry, and all humankind. That is our mission. Our multidisciplinary, collaborative approach allows us to successfully solve clients' most challenging problems. Today, we are a leader among independent, nonprofit research and development organizations. Our staff of 2,574 scientists, engineers, analysts, and support staff members continues to accomplish outstanding fundamental and applied engineering and research for clients from diverse segments of government and industry. Adam L. Hamilton, P.E, President and CEO
IN THE COMMUNITY
Our staff is expert at developing solutions that help build a better tomorrow today; and that practical, innovative spirit carries through to our community interactions. Staff members generously donate time and outher resources to support food drives, blood drives, and other
outreach programs.
HONORS AND AWARDS
Southwest Research Institute has earned 43 R&D 100 awards since 1971. Each year R&D Magazine recognizes developments regarded as among the 100 most significant technical accomplishments. The Chicago Tribune dubbed the program "the Oscars of Invention".
Skills
- Blood Pressureunmatched
- Clinical Medicineunmatched
- Corporate Policiesunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Driver's Licenseunmatched
- Electrocardiogramunmatched
- Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
- Emergency Careunmatched
- Emergency Nursingunmatched
- Emergency Responseunmatched
- Emergency Servicesunmatched
- First Aidunmatched
- Healthcareunmatched
- Healthcare Administrationunmatched
- Healthcare Softwareunmatched
- Laboratory Testingunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Medical Assistanceunmatched
- Medical Recordsunmatched
- Microsoft Officeunmatched
- Nursingunmatched
- OSHAunmatched
- Occupational Healthunmatched
- Patient Careunmatched
- Patient Confidentialityunmatched
- Preventive Medicineunmatched
- Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
- Regulationsunmatched
- Regulatory Complianceunmatched
- Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
- Standards of Careunmatched
- Surveillanceunmatched
- Testingunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Urgent Careunmatched
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