Responsible for assessing the working environment and for identifying any hazard present.
As such, to plan interventions to reduce the risk of any work-related injuries that may arise.
As the first-line healthcare provider in the workplace, expected to have excellent emergency
knowledge and skills. Most common yet truly important skills are CPR and first aid skills.
Regular health exams on employees and evaluation of diagnostic tests. As such, have to be
alert for any abnormal findings and refer these immediately to the consulting doctor.
Develop different strategies to educate and train the employees on health-related topics.
Maintain all medical records of the employees. Monitor stock inventories, secure and budget
funds for the resources used in occupational health team.
Occupational health nurses work to evaluate workplaces for any potential dangers that may
cause health problems for workers.
Male Nurse evaluates work and non-work-related health situations and injuries, and they may
be involved with any type of short-term disability claims that come in.
Male nurses may counsel workers on issues such as substance abuse and may educate
employers and employees on health and wellness in the workplace.
Diagnose and treat workers with illnesses or injuries, and they may recommend even further
steps in the workers’ treatment plans.
As a healthcare professional, keep updated on current nursing practices and trends