Careers

Occupational Health and Wellness Nurse

Job description

Are you tired of treating preventable illnesses and want to promote healthcare rather than sickcare? Are you looking for a change from the long hours and hectic nature of hospital and family health environments?

Wellness Works is looking for an RN to join us part time as an Occupational and Wellness Health nurse. We are a fast growing, nurse-owned, small business located in the Southern Vermont area. We are looking to expand our nursing staff with self-motivated, critical thinkers who have an interest in helping employees reach their best health. If you thrive in an autonomous day-to-day environment while still belonging to a caring, friendly, likeminded team, this is the job for you!

At Wellness Works we nurture our staff by providing work-life balance in the setting of a strong and supportive team environment. Please visit wellness-works.net for more information on what we do and who we are. If this sounds like you, please submit your resume and cover letter. (This position is in southwestern New Hampshire/ Southeastern Vermont. If you do not live in this area, please state in the cover letter where you plan to move and/or if you have secured housing).

We look forward to hearing from you!

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

The primary responsibility of the Occupational Health and Wellness Nurse is to provide excellent care to clients in the workplace. The role requires the provision of comprehensive, compassionate care that is delivered to a diverse population. Role responsibilities within this setting are defined below.

The position is PART-TIME and/or PER DIEM with the potential for expanding to more hours in the future.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrates enthusiasm to provide nursing care for employees.

  • Promotes an inclusive environment and displays cultural competency.

  • Ability to work independently and demonstrate strong critical thinking skills.

  • Triages injured or sick employees to appropriate level of care.

  • Provides case management services for workers compensation injuries.

  • Works with individual employees to improve overall health through changes in modifiable risk factors for disease.

  • Collaborates with leadership to meet wellness and safety objectives.

  • Promotes employee goals that are specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic, and timely.

  • Displays strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

  • Graduate of an approved school of nursing with current registration in New Hampshire or Vermont.

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred.

Experience:

  • Experience with wellness-oriented nursing preferred, but not required.

  • Occupational Health experience preferred.

Communication skills:

  • Demonstrates highly effective verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

  • Communicates in a professional, courteous, clear, and concise manner.

  • Collaborates with Safety Director on relevant matters of health and safety.

  • Independently gives presentations to staff on significant health and wellness topics.

BENEFITS

  • Staff have the opportunity to work with a strong team of like-minded individuals.

  • Wellness Works places value in a healthy work-life balance.

  • Wellness Works fosters an environment of self-care among employees.

EEO Statement

Wellness Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, genetic information, military service, or other protected status.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule

  • Paid time off

  • Professional development assistance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

  • Day shift

  • Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

  • BLS Certification (Preferred)

  • RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person