POSITION SUMMARY:
OFS Fitel, LLC is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse for our Carrollton, Georgia facility. The Occupational Health Nurse will provide on-site emergency/first aid medical services, preventive health care and employee counseling for our Carrollton plant. The position is responsible for conducting, administering, and coordinating medical activities for employees and/or visitors as needed. The Occupational Health Nurse will also collaborate with the management team in the assessment, treatment, tracking and cost analysis of work-related illness and injuries.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
• Active state nursing license as registered nurse.
• Associate or Bachelor degree and certification in occupational health nursing or case management preferred. Basic understanding of federal and state regulations applicable to occupational and environmental health and safety.
• 3-5 years’ experience in emergency, urgent care or an occupational health setting.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Familiarity with Federal and State Industrial Requirements
• Working knowledge of Lead Standards
• Must be skilled in case management
• In-depth knowledge of state and federal regulatory and compliance issues (OSHA, Lead Standard Worker's Comp, Blood Borne Pathogens, etc.).
• Competent licensed healthcare professional
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Must be an independent performer
• Comfortable working autonomously
• Must keep current within the industrial medicine field
• Strong desire and enthusiasm for understanding and satisfying client needs.
• Must be detail oriented, have ability to multitask and possess great interpersonal skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills are essential
• Computer Skills, Word, Excel and Power Point
• Experience with ERM such as OHM preferred.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide nursing assessment, treatment, tracking, follow-up and referrals and emergency care for health conditions, injuries and illnesses consistent with health services and case management protocol.
• Conduct Urine Drug Screening collection; Manage results per protocol
• Conduct Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT); Manage results per protocol
• Assess and refer to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), medical plan or other appropriate sources for employees with health, work, stress, emotional and/or substance abuse problems.
• Maintain HIPAA and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance standards.
• Comprehensive knowledge of case management, emergency first aid procedures and nursing practice, clinical skills, including guidance and counseling that meets the needs of employees.
• In-depth knowledge of company programs, policies and procedures in order to make appropriate decisions and referrals.
• General knowledge of state of the art health and medical issues to provide resource information to employees and management.
• Knowledge of medical services and other community resources in order to make appropriate referrals and appointments as needed.
• Good communication, interpersonal, multi-tasking and negotiating skills with an ability to develop trust and rapport with employees, departments and the management team.
• Provide or manage the required physical evaluation programs and services to meet regulatory requirement, such as OSHA, Department of Transportation, CDC, etc.
• Assist with the accident investigation program to identify root cause analysis of all incidents and near misses.
• Responsible for assuring the appropriate access and utilization of healthcare services.
• Evaluate and treat all injuries and illnesses in an efficient and professional manner within the scope of practice and consistent with clinical nursing guidelines
• Evaluate all injuries and illnesses in an efficient and professional manner within the scope of practice and consistent with clinical nursing guidelines to ensure employee RTW without restrictions or accommodation of restrictions are needed
• Assess healthcare needs, then implement and manage healthcare programs to improve health and facilitate return to work, maintain OSHA records/ reports and worker medical files.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Travel reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
• Public Health
Supplemental Pay:
• Bonus opportunities
Experience:
• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Required)
Ability to Commute:
• Carrollton, GA 30117 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
• Carrollton, GA 30117: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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