Specialist - Occupational Medicine Nurse

Job Responsibilities:

• Clinical experience with health & medical care services may include assessing, examination, and treatment. Follow standings orders and perform clinic labs testing as appropriate.
• With appropriate training and certification performs routine surveillance screening/tests:
• Substance Abuse Testing
• Respirator fit tests (at some locations)
• Spirometry
• Audiogram
• Vision screening
• Phlebotomy and collection of other lab specimens
• Performs EKGs (as applicable)
• Clinical experience with health & medical care services may include assessing, examination, and treatment. Follow standings orders and perform clinic labs testing as appropriate.
• With appropriate training and certification performs routine surveillance screening/tests:
• Substance Abuse Testing
• Respirator fit tests (at some locations)
• Spirometry
• Audiogram
• Vision screening
• Phlebotomy and collection of other lab specimens
• Performs EKGs (as applicable)
• Provide medical treatment as directed by a provider for work-related injury and illness in a caring, efficient, and professional manner.
• Provide occupational and non-occupational case management, including prolonged or complex illnesses/injuries or disability.
• Maintain medical records in accordance with established guidelines and utilize the preferred electronic medical record system.
• Work in collaboration with supervising provider and perform tasks as designated
• Provide after-hours clinical support and call coverage. This may require the availability to return to site for emergencies and site needs.
• Administer substance abuse testing and have knowledge of DOT requirements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate guidelines.
• Communicate with employees, line management, EHS, Human Resources and health care providers on health and fitness-for-duty issues.
• Assist with identifying, evaluating, and implementing accommodations and return to work options for workers with restricted duty.
• Coordinate activities with Occupational Health, EHS, and Human Resources.
• Maintain current knowledge of local hazards, toxicity of materials and relevant emergency medical care.
• Collaborate and respond to site emergencies with the site’s Emergency Response Team.
• Contribute to the design of controls for injury prevention and health surveillance related to actual and potential hazards in the work environment.
• Evaluate patients, review clinical records, and determine if appropriate treatment was provided.
• Collaborate with external providers for case management and other corporate business representatives for program needs.
• Attend and participate within corporate teams and committees as designated.
• Support the Corporate Function with project work and presentations.
• Provide preventative health, wellness, and Employee Assistance Program guidance

Skills:

• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Emergency Response
• Highly effective communication and people skills
• Problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience with electronic medical records systems.
• Knowledge of OSHA, ADA, FMLA, as well as State and Federal requirements that apply to Occupational Health Clinics.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
• 5-10 years of experience preferably in a manufacturing facility

Education/Experience:

• Licenses & Certifications Required:
• Active State Registered Nursing License for NJ
• BLS
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Urine Drug Screen Collection
• Breath Alcohol Testing
• Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist
• NIOSH Certified to Perform Spirometry
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Emergency Response
• Highly effective communication and people skills
• Problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience with electronic medical records systems.
• Knowledge of OSHA, ADA, FMLA, as well as State and Federal requirements that apply to Occupational Health Clinics.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
• 5-10 years of experience preferably in a manufacturing facility