Occupational Health Nurse

Description

Assignment is at least 90 days – with the possibility of transition to full-time hire.

What You’ll Work On

• Provide subject matter expertise in executing Drug Testing Services across Workplace Solutions broad customer base.
• Work closely with drug & alcohol testing staff and support to uphold and preserve the integrity of the clinical review process.  Participate in process improvement discussions, in partnership with Workplace Operations Leadership.
• Interpret and report results of Workplace clients consistent with Workplace Solutions written Standard Operating Procedures.
• Review documentation for possible errors, speak with donors over the phone, and determine if a legitimate medical explanation exists to explain a non-negative lab report.
• Provide feedback to laboratory and collection site representatives regarding performance problems, as needed.
• Provide feedback to clients and tested persons on problem cases.
• Participate in the development of annual Medical Services and Drug & Alcohol Testing Services Department goals and objectives
• Ensure adherence to applicable Client Rapid Diagnostics Quality policies & procedures
• Other duties as assigned
• Review physical exam documentation for completeness and accuracy, following established Occupational Health Services processes
• Follow-up with medical providers, clinics, employers, and employee/drivers to obtain necessary corrections and/or additional medical documentation.
• Review medical documentation to determine if employees on medical leave meet DOT regulations and recommendations for return to work as DOT drivers.
• Review DOT driver self-reported medications to determine if a safety-sensitive letter is needed.
• Identify changes in medical status associated with reported medications.
• Review donor-submitted records (laboratory and ancillary testing results, vaccine/TB testing records, OSHA respirator questionnaires) to determine if donor meets identified client requirements.
• Provide updates to employer regarding status of medical cases in review.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in nursing (Registered Nurse License required)
• 3-5 years’ experience minimum in Occupational health settings, hospital, and outpatient nursing experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Call center/phone triage experience preferred
• Certified Occupational Health Nurse (preferred) OR
• Certified Nurse Case Manager (preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred)