Site And Safety Nurse

General Responsibilities
Company nurses coordinate the health and safety of workers in industries like construction, manufacturing, meat packing and health care.
They are responsible for incorporating health promotion strategies to minimize accidents and teach workers about ways to be more responsible in the workplace.
They coordinate health care services for injured workers and counsel workers about non-occupational injuries, as well as facilitate effective communication between injured workers and management.
They ensure safety standards are met, and they identify any potential safety hazards in the work environment.

Job Duties
Using extensive medical training and knowledge of occupational medicine and safety, company nurses interpret and document a worker’s medical complaints using medical histories and diagnostic tests. While complying with laws and regulations, company nurses investigate and analyze injury trends, research possible occupational hazards, and collaborate with safety teams and managers. Additional job duties can include managing medical records, creating emergency workplace preparedness plans and evaluating health care delivery systems.