Specialist, Nurse - Occupational Health

L3HHCM20 • Greenville, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides nursing assessment, intervention, and evaluation for routine occupational and non-occupational illness and injuries. Responsible for assessing employee's physical and mental health and making referrals, if necessary, to physicians and other providers. Responsible for administering and monitoring return to work programs, worker’s compensation case management and tracking, including medical records, individual employee health records, occupational health and safety logs. Coordinates the scheduling and completion of medical surveillance exams. Works with EHS on disposition of injuries and employee case management. Typically has responsibility for one or more special programs (e.g., blood drive, health promotion, etc.).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Active/unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Texas.
• Current BLS/CPR (AHA or Red Cross) required before start.
• Must be a US citizen.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with occupational health, on-site clinics, or COHN, COHN-S certification.
• Experience with conducting drug and alcohol testing, injury case management, emergency treatment for injuries.
• Experience with conducting Audiograms, pulmonary function testing, phlebotomy and coordinating OSHA medical surveillance physicals.
• Experience with electronic recordkeeping systems.
• Ability to work well with others, including hourly workforce and members of management.
• Ability to effectively communicate with parties external to the organization (e.g., customers, vendors, etc.).
• Proficient with basic computer applications (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Edge, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Consult with physicians and outside clinics and labs, perform phlebotomy, audiograms, pulmonary function tests, respirator fit tests, vision screening, and drug and alcohol testing.
• Manage Worker’s Compensation cases and administer and monitor the employee Return to Work Program.
• Manage medical records, individual employee health records, and occupational health and safety logs.
• Responsible for first aid care, emergency treatment for injuries, case management.
• Responsible for assessing employees' physical and mental health and making referrals, if necessary, to physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Collaborates with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) on disposition of injuries and employee case management.
• Responsible for one or more special programs (e.g. blood drive, health promotion, etc.).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level