Nurse II/III, Occupational Health

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works•Bath, ME

1d•$69,400 - $99,500

About The Position

Bath Iron Works is seeking a professional registered nurse to provide occupational health care and treatment to its employees. The role involves applying nursing principles, practices, and techniques to occupational injuries and supporting safety, quality, and performance standards under the BIW Business Operating System. The nurse coordinates with stakeholders to help meet organizational milestones. The Nurse II/III assesses injured or ill employees, supports environmental health activities, and provides care to employees on modified work or unable to perform all essential job functions. The role also oversees OSHA-mandated surveillance programs, performs medical surveillance testing, provides education and training, mentors nursing and surveillance staff, and collaborates with medical, management, operations, and workers’ compensation partners. The position supports case management, return-to-work efforts, chart audits, and ongoing improvements to clinic processes and surveillance programs. The position requires a current Maine RN license and BLS certification. A BS in an approved nursing program is preferred. COHN certification is desired, or the nurse must be willing to obtain it within two years of hire. The job requires physical ability to access ships and construction units in various stages of completion, flexible hours, strong communication, and the ability to multitask. The expected salary range is $69,400–$99,500 per year, with the final offer based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Requirements

Current license to practice nursing in the state of Maine as a registered nurse.
BLS certification.
For Nurse III, a minimum of five years’ experience as a charge nurse.
Physical ability to access ships and construction units in various stages of completion.
Ability to work flexible hours.
Excellent communication skills and ability to multitask.
COHN certification or willingness to obtain certification within two years of hire.

Nice To Haves

A BS in an approved nursing program acceptable to State of Maine licensing criteria.
For Nurse II, a minimum of two years’ experience as a nursing professional.
Ability to collaborate with the medical team to implement process improvements.
Emergency, urgent care, ICU, or ambulatory care experience.

Responsibilities

Assess injured or ill employees using established policies and procedures.
Participate in environmental health activities, including ergonomics, toxicological concerns, and exposure issues.
Provide occupational health nursing support in manufacturing units for employees on modified work or unable to perform all essential functions.
Conduct telephone triage and follow-up for employees injured off shift or out of state.
Oversee OSHA-mandated surveillance programs, including coordination of off-shift testing with production and safety.
Perform medical surveillance testing, including spirometry, audiometry, vision testing, and modified physical examinations.
Provide education and on-site training to groups or individuals.
Mentor Nurse I/II staff and Surveillance Technicians.
Apply first-aid knowledge and assess when a higher level of care is needed.
Collaborate with management, workers’ compensation, physical therapists, and massage therapists to ensure employees have an appropriate plan of care.
Serve as a point of contact for workers’ compensation and outside providers regarding clarification of restrictions and occupational injury case management.
Assist with the new-hire process, including correspondence with outside and onsite providers.
Conduct telephone follow-up with employees who are out of work.
Collaborate with Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, and Surveillance Technicians on process improvements in the medical clinic and surveillance programs.
Work with Operations to schedule, perform, and record annual Welder Eye exams onsite and at offsite locations.
Coordinate regular chart audits for accuracy, with a focus on OSHA compliance.
Work with the Senior Nurse Practitioner to implement new processes in the medical clinic and surveillance programs.
Support the Medical Case Manager in helping employees return to work successfully and promptly.
Demonstrate a CAN DO attitude.