Occupational Health Nurse

Description

Position Summary

• Established and productive individual contributor, who works under moderate supervision.
• Services are provided under the mentorship or supervision of a Site Lead or Health Services & Resources Supervisor and general direction of the designated physician (as required by law).
• Provides occupational health nursing, medical, and integrated services consistent with the policies, guidelines, objectives, and content of the Occupational Health program.
• Adheres to established privacy, safety, and confidentiality regulations.

Principal Responsibilities

• Provide acute episodic ambulatory care, consultative occupational injury/illness care, as well as health and wellness counseling and promotion for employees.
• Review clinical data, laboratory, and imaging results, initiate appropriate interventions, and/or referrals.
• Carry a patient caseload requiring a high degree of independent judgement and advanced skill gained through academic and clinical preparation.
• Provides emergency (first- aid) treatments to employees who become ill or suffer an accident on company premises, arranging for transportation to another care provider, if needed. Notifies all concerned.
• Provide subcutaneous immunotherapy for individuals in their maintenance phase as deemed by a treating allergist.
• Provision of travel health services for individuals traveling internationally requiring review and administration of applicable vaccines, prescription for applicable medications, and education/counseling tailored to the individual’s destination and medical history.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to create and maintain safe work environments and facilities.
• Coordinates the investigation of complaints or problems and takes corrective action.
• Acts as a liaison with medical providers to ensure patient adherence to billing policies and procedures.
• Coaches more junior colleagues in techniques, processes, and responsibilities.
• Participates as an active member of the First Aid/Emergency Response Team.
• Provides various preventive health evaluations and tests in accordance with the company Health Services program protocols.
• Conducts health profiles, health evaluations and other services within the integrated employee Health Services & Resources strategy including but not limited to health promotion education, health screenings, drug screenings.
• Complies with policy, procedures, standard of nursing practice, written standing orders, protocols and medical directives as required by the company and State Nurse Practice Act.
• Maintains accurate clinical records, utilizing approved medical, nursing, and statistical formats, including computer technology.
• Advises and counsels employees within areas of core competency and integrated services and makes appropriate referrals (internal and external) when indicated.
• Provides advice, counsel, and access to education to and for first aid personnel.
• Develops knowledge of the occupational hazards/exposures, and treatment thereof, for the specific location.
• Assists in the process of medical leaves of absence and Workers’ Compensation as required.
• Participates in periodic evaluations (customers surveys, trend analysis, etc.) of the effectiveness of the Health Services & Resources services provided to the employees.
• Supports the operations of our Occupational Health Clinics. Assists in maintaining the health facility in an orderly, clean, and sanitary condition.
• Participates and advises employees on organization’s available services and facilities. Sr. Nurse Practitioner Updated 08.27.2024
• Attends continuing education programs, maintains current nursing license and certifications.
• Participates in internal or cross functional projects and teams.
• Updates and maintains employee medical records in appropriate electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Understands and applies client’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day-to-day interactions with team.

Decision-Making & Problem Solving

• Strong organizational and communication skills required. Ability to maintain confidentiality a must. Must comply with local and state laws, and regulatory requirements. Must comply with limitations of scope of practice. Knowledge of OSHA, FMLA, ADA preferred.

External & Internal Interactions

• Site Company Management, Human Resources, technical and professional experts, wellness and safety professionals, supervisors, employees, vendors, and treatment providers

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Position requires inclusion into Bloodborne Pathogens program.
• Active participant of site Emergency Response Team

Qualifications Required

• Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license in good standing
• Master’s degree in nursing
• Certified Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner
• Ability to dispense and prescribe medications in accordance with state and federal regulations

Preferred

• At least 1-3 years of experience in occupational health, internal medicine, or acute care
• Certification in Occupational Health Nursing and/or Case management
• Spirometry and Audiometry certification
• Working knowledge of regulatory areas (e.g., ADA, OSHA, FMLA, Workers’ Comp, STD/LTD