Occupational Health Nurse III

Job Description

General Duties & Responsibilities include but not limited to:
* Document and maintain records related to the treatment of employees in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety Administration or similar country/national governing regulations as well as ensuring privacy and confidentiality rules are enforced.
* Support the site's medical Emergency Response Program
* Disability Process - Provide proper guidance through the disability process and interact with insurance carriers, Benefits, Workers' Compensation, Safety, and the Company Physician/Provider to facilitate processing of work-related illnesses or injuries. Ensure effective case management.
* Absence management- utilize Company's PIIM (post injury and illness management) program by working with Company's carrier (work or non-work related) to enable early safe return to work via appropriate and monitored work accommodations.
* Assist with tracking and managing FMLA requests based on medical information and company/legal protocol.
* Performs regulatory required surveillance exams as indicated by current Occupational Health and Safety Administration or similar country/national standards.
* Participate in Company's Health and Safety Programs including participation in the 24/7 Safety & Health initiatives provided by the company (such as smoking cessation, fitness program, blood drive, flu shots, weight watchers).
* Participate in pandemic preparedness planning.
* External interaction with Occupational Medical Providers, as necessary.
* Overall responsibility for managing medical inventory.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications:
* Minimum 5+ years Registered Nurse Experience with Occupational Health experience preferred
* Active and current state license.
* Current CPR Certification.
* BSN - bachelor's degree in nursing
* Timely and effective communication as demonstrated through strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrated competency - Computer skills included Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Electronic Medical Record
Desired Qualifications:
* Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN | COHN-S)
* Emergency room, Intensive Care Unit or Med/Surg nursing experience
* Creative in promoting health and safety activities
* Prior Experience in a manufacturing environment or corporate health environment