Clinical Review Nurse
About The Position
The Clinical Review Nurse is an in-office role in Abbott’s Toxicology division, within Workplace Solutions, based at the Overland Park, Kansas site. The role is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the Workplace Solutions drug-testing review process. The nurse communicates with donors to determine whether a legitimate medical explanation exists for confirmed positive or invalid drug-test results. The position also reviews physical examinations, self-reported medications, and medical documentation to assess whether employees and drivers meet client job requirements and applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and guidelines. The nurse consults with Consulting Physicians as needed and responds to inquiries about pending physicals, medications, and medical cases. Follow-up with medical providers, clinics, employers, and employees or drivers is required to obtain corrections and additional documentation. The Clinical Review Nurse provides subject matter expertise and support to Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Workplace Solutions clients. The position interprets and reports results according to written Standard Operating Procedures, contributes to the integrity and improvement of the clinical review process, and ensures adherence to applicable quality policies and procedures. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Requirements
- Associate degree in nursing.
- Registered Nurse license.
- At least 3–5 years of experience in occupational health settings, hospital nursing, and outpatient nursing.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- Call center or phone triage experience.
- Certified Occupational Health Nurse.
- Certified Nurse Case Manager.
Responsibilities
- Provide subject matter expertise in executing Drug Testing Services across Workplace Solutions’ customer base.
- Work with drug and alcohol testing staff and support personnel to uphold the integrity of the clinical review process, and participate in process improvement discussions with Workplace Operations Leadership.
- Interpret and report Workplace client results in accordance with written Standard Operating Procedures.
- Review documentation for errors, speak with donors by phone, and determine whether a legitimate medical explanation exists for a non-negative laboratory report.
- Provide feedback to laboratory and collection site representatives regarding performance problems as needed.
- Provide feedback to clients and tested persons about problem cases.
- Participate in developing annual Medical Services and Drug & Alcohol Testing Services Department goals and objectives.
- Ensure adherence to applicable Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Quality policies and procedures.
- Review physical examination documentation for completeness and accuracy in accordance with established Occupational Health Services processes.
- Follow up with medical providers, clinics, employers, and employees or drivers to obtain corrections or additional medical documentation.
- Review medical documentation to determine whether employees on medical leave meet DOT regulations and recommendations for return to work as DOT drivers.
- Review DOT driver self-reported medications to determine whether a safety-sensitive letter is needed.
- Identify changes in medical status associated with reported medications.
- Review donor-submitted laboratory and ancillary testing results, vaccine and TB testing records, and OSHA respirator questionnaires to determine whether donors meet client requirements.
- Provide employers with updates on the status of medical cases under review.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Career development opportunities with an international company.
- Employees may qualify for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- Retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
- FreeU education benefit, described as an affordable and convenient path to earning a bachelor’s degree.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
