Occupational Nurse

Position: Occupational Nurse Location: El Paso, TX Duration: 6 Months contract Total Hours/week: 40.00 Shift: 1st shift Description In this role will be Responsible for the development, communication, implementation, training, management, and evaluation of Employee Health Programs for BD Biosciences. Serves as liaison between employees, management and outside health care providers to facilitate overall employee health issues and Workers' Compensation. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. General instructions on new assignments. Additional experience working a functioning EHS department with background in some or all of the following areas is highly desirable: Chemical Hygiene, Hazardous Communication - 2012, Industrial Hygiene, Laser Safety, BioSafety, and/or Medical Surveillance. Will also have to create training presentations on areas they are well versed in, and be able to deliver the training to all levels of associates at the site. Qualifications Bachelor s Degree in Nursing or specialty occupation preferred. Associate Degree Nursing or Diploma required. Current RN license in state board of nursing required to practice in the State of Texas. Two years of nursing experience required. Two years in Employee/Occupational Health in health care field and/or Emergency Nursing strongly preferred. Knowledge of State Workers Compensation Laws Knowledge of FMLA and ADA Knowledge of OSHA standards, including Injury record keeping, CDC recommendations and state Department of Public Health regulations applicable to pharmaceutical industry Demonstrated phlebotomy experience. Computer literate on PC and related software. Effective interpersonal skills. Effective written and oral communication skills. Effective analytical, technical, and problem solving skills. Effective presentation and meeting skills. Effective leadership skills. Effective goal setting skills. COHN-S/COHN preferred. BLS required. Ability to provide independent judgment and provide appropriate guidance and assistance in all areas of responsibility Ability to use analytical and critical thinking skills and draw conclusion based on documentary evidence Ability to effectively communicate the appropriate information to the various levels of the organization Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff, all levels of management, associates, attorneys, and the general public Read, speak, write, and understand English and Spanish Knowledge of HIPAA Counseling experience preferred Return to Work experience Client and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr