Senior Occupational Health Nurse

Senior Occupational Health Nurse

We are searching for the best talent for Senior Occupational Health Nurse to be located in Irvine, CA. A pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered.

Purpose: Established and productive individual contributor, who works under moderate supervision. Services are provided under the mentorship or supervision of a Site Lead or Health Services & Resources Supervisor and general direction of the designated physician (as required by law). Provides occupational health nursing, medical, and integrated services consistent with the policies, guidelines, objectives, and content of the Johnson & Johnson Occupational Health program. Adheres to established privacy, safety, and confidentiality regulations.

Principal Responsibilities

Provides nursing services and emergency (first-aid) treatments to employees who become ill or suffer an accident on company premises, arranging for transportation to another care provider, if needed. Notifies all concerned.

Collaborates cross-functionally to create and maintain safe work environments and facilities.

Coordinates the investigation of complaints or problems and takes corrective action.

Acts as a liaison with medical providers to ensure patient adherence to billing policies and procedures.

Coaches more junior colleagues in techniques, processes, and responsibilities.

Participates as an active member of the First Aid/Emergency Response Team.

Under supervision of a physician, administers medications and performs various minor treatments or therapies for injured or ill employees. Administers injections for allergies and for overseas travel as directed by the physician.

Provides various preventive health evaluations and tests in accordance with the company Health Services program protocols.

Conducts health profiles, health evaluations and other services within the integrated employee Health Services & Resources strategy including but not limited to health promotion education, health screenings, drug screenings.

Complies with policy, procedures, standard of nursing practice, written standing orders, protocols and medical directives as required by the company and State Nurse Practice Act.

Maintains accurate clinical records, utilizing approved medical, nursing, and statistical formats, including computer technology.

Advises and counsels employees within areas of core competency and integrated services and makes appropriate referrals (internal and external) when indicated.

Provides advice, counsel, and access to education to and for first aid personnel.

Develops knowledge of the occupational hazards/exposures, and treatment thereof, for the specific location.

Assists in the process of medical leaves of absence and Workers' Compensation as required.

Participates in periodic evaluations (customers surveys, trend analysis, etc.) of the effectiveness of the Health Services & Resources services provided to the employees.

Promote well-being resources and programs across your site, region, country, and/or globally to enhance our total employee health and well-being portfolio.

Supports the operations of our Occupational Health Clinics. Assists in maintaining the health facility in an orderly, clean, and sanitary condition.

Participates and advises employees on organization's available services and facilities.

Attends continuing education programs, maintains current nursing license and certifications.

Participates in internal or cross functional projects and teams.

Updates and maintains employee medical records in appropriate electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

Understands and applies Johnson & Johnson's Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day-to-day interactions with team.

Decision-Making & Problem Solving

Strong organizational and communication skills required. Ability to maintain confidentiality a must. Must comply with local and state laws, and regulatory requirements. Must comply with limitations of scope of practice. Knowledge of OSHA, FMLA, ADA required.

External & Internal Interactions

Site Company Management, Human Resources, technical and professional experts, wellness and safety professionals, supervisors, employees, vendors, and treatment providers.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Position requires inclusion into Bloodborne Pathogens program.

Active participant of site Emergency Response Team

Qualifications

Required:

Registered Nurse license

Bachelor's degree in nursing or equivalent education

Working knowledge of regulatory areas (e.g., ADA, OSHA, FMLA, Workers' Comp, STD/LTD)

Preferred:

Three to five years of experience in occupational health, emergency room, intensive, acute care, public health nursing.

Certification in Occupational Health Nursing and Case management or will acquire within three years of employment.

Certification in Public Health Nurse

Spirometry, Audiometry certification or will acquire within one year of employment.

Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.