Occupational Health Nurse III

Job Title: Occupational Health Nurse III

Location: Hemlock MI 48626

Duration: 228 days

Note: Shortlisting top candidates on 4/24.

Summary of Job:

The Occupational Registered Nurse will provide nursing assessments treatments and recommendations for employees related to illness or injury within their Scope of Practice. General responsibilities include providing medical care by taking vital signs assessing the patients injury illness document findings formulate and educate on treatment plans and perform medical interventions within the RN scope of practice.

Must-have/Required skills:

• Minimum 5 years Registered Nurse Experience with Occupational Health experience preferred
• Active and current state license.
• Current CPR Certification.
• BSN bachelors 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
• Document and maintain records related to the treatment of 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 sites medical Emergency Response Program
• Disability Process Provide proper guidance through the disability process and interact with insurance carriers 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 PIIM (post injury and illness management) program by working with 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.
• Performs regulatory required surveillance exams as indicated by current Occupational Health and Safety Administration or similar country/national standards.
• Participate in 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.

Nice-to-have skills:

• 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

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Document and maintain records related to the treatment of 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 sites medical Emergency Response Program
• Disability Process Provide proper guidance through the disability process and interact with insurance carriers 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 PIIM (post injury and illness management) program by working with 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.
• Performs regulatory required surveillance exams as indicated by current Occupational Health and Safety Administration or similar country/national standards.
• Participate in 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.