Occupational Health Nurse - Onsite

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

20d • Onsite

About The Position

In this position... We are seeking a skilled and adaptable nurse to work within the plant setting to provide high-quality healthcare services. Responsibilities include assisting physicians in administering treatments, physical examinations, diagnostic tests and basic medical care functions with diligence, accuracy, and compliance with regulations. The role supports the administration of company policies related to medical recordkeeping, employee health records, and medical leave of absence. This is a union-represented salaried position. Overtime may be required, both during the workweek and on weekends, and is scheduled and paid in compliance with contractual and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requirements.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in nursing
• 2+ years of experience in areas such as clinical occupational health nursing, urgent care, critical care, emergency room, or adult medical/surgical nursing
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Unrestricted state licensure in the state of practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Certified Occupational Health Nurse

Responsibilities

• Provide health services and administer surveillance evaluations to company employees, recording observations, assessments, and treatments in accordance with company policy.
• Perform routine nursing tasks associated with medical screenings, tests, and clinical procedures.
• Collect appropriates samples and specimens from patients, and perform hearing and vision screening following clinical protocols.
• Monitor patient vitals, behaviors, and assists in medical emergencies that may occur on company premises such as accidents, injuries, sudden illnesses, etc.
• Follow established policies and procedures, identify roadblocks, and effectively communicate issues to the medical team’s attention.
• Provide patient-centered care with empathy, kindness, and professionalism.
• Communicate health screening results, communicate physical rehabilitation programs information to patients requiring treatment, and assist with medication administration while managing medication protocols.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records, ensuring compliance with regulatory developments and infection control protocols.
• Support emergency procedures preparation and adherence to infection control practices.
• Maintain an understanding of all relevant regulatory developments defining patient privacy and medical record confidentiality, infection control protocols to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, accreditation Standards, etc.
• Work all shifts as needed, weekends as needed

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees