Advanced Occupational Health Nurse

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POSITION SUMMARY:
We are seeking an Occupational Health Nurse to administer, organize, coordinate, and provide Occupational Health Services to employees. This is done within the boundaries of the State Nurse Practice Act and Company policies, guidelines, and protocols.

This position will be providing services to employees and contractors at the Occupational Health Clinic.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Provides evaluation of illnesses/injuries, development of a treatment plan, and coordination of care for
employees and contractors, as allowed by the Registered Nurse’s scope of practice. Conduct follow-up
evaluations and treatment for minor illnesses/injuries.
* Develops and maintains relationships with the workforce at large to foster trust and encourage reporting
of minor injuries.
* Provides health consultation, first aid, immunizations, and appropriate referrals for non-occupational
concerns.
* Assists in all aspects of patient care including illness/injury evaluation, case management, completion of * * OSHA mandated medical surveillance exams, drug and alcohol specimen collections, and blood specimen
collections.
* Case management for non-occupational illnesses/injuries including case management during the leave,
communication/collaboration with the business, and determining appropriate and safe return to work
conditions
* Provides onsite training/education on health-related topics including CPR, first aid, and AEDs.
* Coordinates onsite Wellness campaigns, which may include presentations, and onsite annual influenza
clinics.
* Provides medical response, guidance, and consultation to incidents including afterhours call and provides
staffing support/afterhours coverage for projects and outages.
* Maintains medical and surveillance records as required by the company and/or regulatory agencies,
including documentation in the Electronic Medical Record
* Maintains an understanding of current health regulations, OSHA exam requirements, and treatment
guidelines for common exposures. Maintain Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
compliance while promoting a professional, customer focused, and collaborative environment.
* Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is professional, attentive, cooperative, sensitive,
respectful, and compassionate when dealing with patients, visitors, colleagues, and the public.
* Maintains appropriate licensure, certifications, and continuing education

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
* Associate degree or equivalent
* Active and unencumbered state RN License
* Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse. 2+ years’ experience in Occupational Health
desired
* Certifications in First Aid, CPR/AED, CAOHC, Drug Collections and Breath Alcohol Testing, Spirometry
desired
* Familiar with state and federal requirements related to practice including OSHA, DOT, ADA, HIPAA, FMLA,
and Workers’ Compensation desired
* Certification in Occupational Health Nursing (COHN/COHN-S) or working towards certification (highly
desired)
* Must hold a valid driver's license with excellent driving record
* Must be able to pass drug test and background check

SKILLS:
* Able to prioritize, multi-task, and be flexible
* Strong problem solving and analytical skill
* Effective communication and interaction with employees, patients, providers, and other colleagues
* Ability to use tact and diplomacy appropriate to the situation
* Ability to maintain effective work relationships with all levels of colleagues
* Excellent customer service skills
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)