Occupational Health Nurse

Description:

• Provide clinical occupational health nursing services including vaccinations and phlebotomy services and travel health when needed - location specific.
• Engage in emergency management for acute injuries including referrals and reporting to Stakeholders including Environmental Safety Services, disability management, workers compensation and Federal OSHA standards.
• Compliance and accountability for surveillance programs related to employee health in the pharmaceutical industry in research and development and manufacturing areas.
• Autonomy to provide appropriate level of care and collaboration with larger team of multi-specialty areas in a pharmaceutical industry using advanced communication skills and technology.
• Deliver independent high-quality clinical nursing services in the pharmaceutical environment with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders including other RN's, Nurse Practitioners, Lead Physician, Security, Environmental Health and Safety services, management, and employees.
• Participates and supports emergency response team and trainings.
• Manage and deliver compliant and detail-oriented health surveillance processes in-line with site specific workflows, standardized work Instructions, medical directives, and OSHA regulatory
• Meet deadlines and perform evaluations of site risk assessments in conjunction with industrial; hygiene to determine health-based risks and necessary employee monitoring surveillances.
• Support employees with filing Workers Compensation claims for work related illness and injury including clear communications with claims managers and work instructions on process to employee.
• Liaises with Environmental health services as a medical consultant to assist with employee incident and illness treatments and investigation.
• Participate in meetings/communications to assist with identification of actual and potential trends to ensure resolution of unsafe conditions.
• Participates in workplace ergonomic assessments with various stakeholders to identify risks and develop ergonomic solution recommendations.
• Administer vaccinations in compliance with CDC requirements and schedule based on employee needs for travel and/or environmental protection.
• Attention to detail on all EMR documentation.
• Assist with disability management referrals and employee accommodation requests as an interactive process with employees, managers, human resources, and legal

Qualifications:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Minimum Level of Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) with Current non-restricted RN Pennsylvania License.
• Licensure to work as a registered nurse requires this level of education.
• 5 years of clinical experience.
• One year of occupational health experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing preferred.
• Decision making in clinical service delivery is complex.
• A demonstrated ability to provide high quality clinical services is critical.
• Knowledge of specific clinical issues around occupational health is preferred.
• Certified Occupational Health Nurse certification. (preferred)
• BLS Certification/Unrestricted PA RN License
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word/Excel/TEAMS/OneNote
• Phlebotomy skills needed
• Emergency Management Experience (preferred)
• Case Management Experience (preferred
• Experience using technology (Microsoft Products: TEAMS, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Specific nursing skills include assessments and management of both occupational and nonoccupational injuries and illnesses and emergency medical response in accordance with OH Work Instructions and Medical Directives.
• Knowledge and experience with occupational medicine is preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and navigate process with commitment

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.