Occupational Health Nurse III

Overview Job Title: Occupational Health Nurse III • Location: Corning, NY 14831 • Duration: 12+ Months • Hours: 5 - 20 hours per week Compensation Base pay range: $52.50/hr - $56.25/hr Role purpose The Occupational Registered Nurse will provide nursing assessments, treatments and recommendations for Client employees related to illness or injury within their Scope of Practice. General responsibilities include providing medical care by taking vital signs, assessing the patient\'s injury or illness, documenting findings, formulating and educating on treatment plans, and performing medical interventions within the RN scope of practice. Responsibilities Document and maintain records related to the treatment of Client 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, Client 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 Client PIIM (post injury and illness management) program by working with Client 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. Perform regulatory required surveillance exams as indicated by current Occupational Health and Safety Administration or similar country/national standards. Participate in Client 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. 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. Location Onsite at manufacturing location in NY (examples: Corning, NY; Addison, NY; Painted Post, NY). Day shifts available, Monday–Friday, with occasional off-shift hours. Additional details Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Contract Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Machinery Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company