Occupational Health Nurse

Occupational Health Nurse

Pay Rate: $35 - $38 per hour

Location: Roswell, GA

Duration: 12 months with potential to extend

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 and case management.
• Facilitate return to work processes.
• Collaborate with human resources, legal, and safety for regulatory compliance (OSHA, ADA, HIPAA, FMLA).
• Evaluate and manage workers' compensation injury and illness cases.
• Manage leave of absence, including STD & FMLA.
• Oversee Occupational Health Clinic operations, including staffing and supplies.
• Deliver medical surveillance and clearance programs for the site.
• Maintain medical information in compliance with OH, legal, HIPAA, and ethical guidelines.
• Collaborate with Safety and Industrial Hygiene on risk assessments, medical recommendations, and accommodations.
• Work with HR and site management on work accommodations, return to work, EAP, Fit for Duty, ADA, Drug and Alcohol policies.
• Assist Safety in the medical aspects of the Emergency Response Team.
• Support company Wellness and Healthy Being initiatives.
• Offer evaluation and treatment for work-related or non-work-related injuries and illnesses within scope of practice.
• Assist in accident investigation from a medical perspective.
• Administer vaccinations as appropriate for the site.

Requirements:

• BSN or BS with 3-5 years of occupational health experience preferred.
• Occupational Health Certification preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and ability to work autonomously.
• CPR/AED certified.
• Registered Nurse with unrestricted license.
• Case Management experience required.
• Knowledge of EAP, OSHA, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA.
• Occupational knowledge including epidemiology, occupational and environmental health, toxicology, safety, industrial hygiene.

Preferred Skills:

• NIOSH approved Spirometry course completion preferred.
• CAOHC certification preferred (can be obtained).
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills required.