Occupational Health Coordinator/RN

Business Health Solutions Professional Corporation•Memphis, TN

1d•$85,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Health Coordinator is a registered nurse (RN) who is responsible for assisting the Occupational Health Manager in overseeing the occupational health clinic, staff, and programs for the host organization by providing clinical services, health assessments, and case management dedicated to helping patients everywhere enjoy better and longer lives. Business Health Solutions’ services are tailored to meet the needs and objectives of our specific host organizations. Our occupational health and safety professionals are available to staff, operate, and manage clinics located within organizations to maximize return on investment. We use an initial assessment phase to create a strategic plan to guide our work and client relationships.

Requirements

Current license to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in the state of Tennessee
BLS Certification required
Experience in Medical Surveillance / Workers Compensation Case Management
Ability to organize, plan, work independently, and manage multiple responsibilities
Ability to use and learn technology like Microsoft programs and other tools
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
3-5 years of nursing experience
Knowledge of anatomy & physiology, toxicology, health promotion, lifestyle risk factors, and ergonomics.
Working knowledge of laws, standards, and safety regulations in occupational health (OSHA, FMLA, Workers Compensation).
Familiarity with epidemiology, safety, industrial hygiene, wellness, and behavioral change theory.
Emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and motivation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or equivalent desirable
Certification in Occupational Health Nursing is desirable
Certification in Hearing Conservation and Spirometry is desirable
2-5 years of occupational health nursing preferred

Responsibilities

Providing nursing assessment and interventions within the scope of practice of the registered nurse (RN).
Evaluate employees with work-related injuries and illnesses and/or personal medical conditions for their fitness for duty.
Provide first aid/initial treatment and triage for site employees and contractors who experience work-related injuries
Responsible for providing return-to-work clearance for employees
Perform required screens
Manage credentialing program
Providing pre-employment and annual physicals
Provide educational offerings to employees
Collaborate with the client’s staff
Lead and or participate in special projects assigned by the client leadership
Conduct, as appropriate, and/or manage all required surveillance examinations
Provide medical surveillance support (testing and tracking) for client employees
Provide Health Assessment services. This includes completing required physical assessments of employees and performing other selected tests as needed at the site.
Provide Health Assessment employee review. Determinations of the employee’s fitness for work are communicated to management.
Provide first-line injury and illness care for work-related conditions.
Provide emergency medical response as required.
Interface with local hospitals and emergency medical providers to enable quality and continuity of care following possible injury, illness, or exposure.
Provide personal and work-related injury case management as defined by the client’s policies and guidelines.
Provide medical advice/input to site leadership on work-relatedness of injuries/illnesses. Organize independent medical examinations as appropriate and in coordination with the client
Promote and support client wellness programs.
Provide adequate clinical documentation of services provided to host organization employees. This includes electronic medical records as well as traditional paper records maintained in a manner consistent with local law and medical practice.
Faxing/scanning/copying
Answer phone
Clinic scheduling
Medical waste management
Clinic stocking/purchasing/expensing
Export/import test results