Occupational Health Nurse II

Occupational Health Nurse

Location: Hendersonville, NC

Duration: 12 Months

Work Mode: Onsite

Normal hours: 8 to 4 pm CST Monday - Friday or flexible 4 - 10 hr. shifts Monday - Thursday 7 am to 7 pm or 6 am to 6 pm.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation and delivery of occupational health programs and services.
• Conduct injury/illness assessment, triage treatment, and continuity of care.
• Conduct health surveillance programs and provide health education.
• Perform ergonomic assessments, case management, and facilitate return to work.
• Collaborate with human resources, legal, and safety to ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory programs such as OSHA, ADA, HIPAA, and FMLA.
• Manage workers compensation injury and illness evaluation, treatment, and case management.
• Oversee leave of absence management STD & FMLA.
• Manage the Occupational Health Clinic including staffing and supplies.
• Deliver all medical surveillance and medical clearance programs for the site.
• Maintain all medical information per OH, legal, HIPAA, and ethical guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with Safety and Industrial Hygiene regarding medical recommendations in risk assessments, surveillance, medical clearance, and work-related injuries/prevention.
• Assist in accident investigation from a medical perspective.
• Administer vaccinations as appropriate for the site.

Requirements:

• BSN or BS with minimum 3 years of occupational health experience preferred.
• Occupational Health Certification preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and ability to work autonomously.
• CPR/AED certified.
• NIOSH approved Spirometry course completion preferred.
• CAOHC certification preferred (can be obtained).
• Case Management experience required.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills required.
• Knowledge of EAP, OSHA, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA.
• Registered Nurse with unrestricted license.
• Occupational knowledge including epidemiology, occupational and environmental health, toxicology, safety, and industrial hygiene.

Preferred Skills:

• Certified Otorhinolaryngology Nurse (CORLN) credential through the NCBOHN.