Occupational Health Nurse- RN (2nd Shift)

GE Appliances, a Haier company•Louisville, KY

48d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Health Nurse plays a vital role in promoting employee health and safety within the workplace. Working onsite, you will be responsible for managing and responding to work-related injuries and illnesses, providing immediate care, and coordinating follow-up treatment. Your expertise in occupational health will be instrumental in implementing preventive measures, conducting health assessments, and promoting wellness initiatives to enhance the overall well-being of our workforce. By collaborating closely with management, HR, and safety teams, you will contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and supporting employees in their return-to-work process.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (preferred) or associate’s degree in nursing
Certification in occupational health nursing preferred (COHN, COHN-S) or other discipline (CEN, CCRN)
Current, unencumbered RN license to practice as a registered nurse in the state(s) of employment & practice
Three (3) or more years nursing experience required; Five (5) years or more nursing experience preferred
Experience in occupational health, community health, ambulatory care, critical care, or emergency nursing preferred
Knowledge of case management, workers’ compensation, and government (OSHA) regulations & additional education appropriate to the work setting, e.g., drug and alcohol specimen collection, pulmonary function testing, hearing conservation (CAOHC)
AED/CPR Healthcare provider certified
Ability to make independent nursing judgments, solve problems, and prioritize workload.
Excellent written & oral communication skills.
Maintain a professional & friendly attitude with all levels of the workforce.
Basic computer skills (MS Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook) required

Nice To Haves

Certification in occupational health nursing preferred (COHN, COHN-S) or other discipline (CEN, CCRN)
Five (5) years or more nursing experience preferred
Experience in occupational health, community health, ambulatory care, critical care, or emergency nursing preferred
Additional education appropriate to the work setting, e.g., drug and alcohol specimen collection, pulmonary function testing, hearing conservation (CAOHC)

Responsibilities

Provide initial assessment of on the job injuries & illnesses and refers for further evaluation as necessary. Initial assessment documentation and medical case record initiation in EMR/Gensuite.
Provide direct care, including treatment of occupational injuries & illnesses and business international travel readiness using established medical protocols.
Coordinate & provide for the appropriate care, treatment, and follow-up work-related health events based on knowledge of the specific work environment.
Assess non-occupational illnesses occurring at work, determines the need for immediacy of treatment, and gives guidance to seek care from personal health care providers.
Provide counseling of employee mental health issues and appropriately refer and utilize EAP services.
Perform health screenings / health assessments and completes all follow-up procedures, trending, and program evaluation.
Provide health-related counseling for employees within the scope of nursing knowledge and practice.
Maintain & safeguard confidentiality of employee health information and health records.
Conduct workplace assessments regarding health issues and exposure follow-up.
Provide occupational health surveillance testing including pulmonary function testing, audiometric testing, vision screening, and other testing as appropriate on employees identified by EHS and industrial hygiene monitoring.
Assist with implementation of health promotion strategies including group & individual health education activities.
Participate in safety, HR, and other plant meetings regarding medical, health and wellness, plant healthcare costs, emergency response and other objectives.
Provide site-specific programs (i.e. Health and Wellness Programs) as indicated by medical direction.
Collaborates with EHS to perform Health & Safety Framework element(s)
Coordinates training and medical response drills for First Aid Responders: First Aid, CPR/AED and Bloodborne pathogens.