Clinical Review Nurse

Abbott • Overland Park, KS

2d • $25 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Review Nurse is an in-office position within Abbott’s Toxicology division and Workplace Solutions, based at its 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 medical factors explain confirmed positive or invalid drug-test results, reviews physical examination documentation and self-reported medications, and evaluates medical records against client job requirements and DOT regulations or guidelines. The nurse consults with consulting physicians as needed and responds to inquiries about pending physicals, medications, and medical cases. The role also follows up with medical providers, clinics, employers, and employees or drivers to obtain corrections and additional documentation.

As part of a team supporting Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Workplace Solutions clients, the Clinical Review Nurse provides expertise in drug-testing services, interprets and reports results in accordance with written procedures, and helps maintain the integrity of the clinical review process. The role reviews occupational-health and other medical documentation, provides case-status updates, offers feedback to relevant stakeholders, and supports quality-policy adherence and process improvement.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. The position is in-office, with no travel indicated. The base pay is $25.00–$50.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Associate degree in nursing.
• Registered Nurse license.
• At least 3–5 years of experience in occupational health settings, hospital, 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 possible 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 on 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 using 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 returning 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 test 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

• 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.
• Career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree