Occupational Health Nurse

3M•Guin, AL

1d•$95,591 - $116,834•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Health Nurse provides direct care for workplace injuries and illnesses, referring employees to community healthcare providers when necessary. The role leads case and care management planning for occupational and non-occupational illness and injury, partnering with vendors and other appropriate parties to develop return-to-work and disability management plans. The nurse plans, implements, and evaluates required or recommended medical surveillance and fitness-for-duty programs, and ensures appropriate follow-up of results. The position also leads site health and well-being initiatives, including health promotion programs and appropriate immunizations. The nurse documents medical encounters in appropriate systems while preserving medical confidentiality in accordance with 3M and medical practice standards. This is an onsite position in Guin, Alabama, working 40 hours per week. Domestic travel may be required up to 5%. Relocation assistance may be authorized. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited institution, completed and verified before start.
Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Alabama, or ability to readily obtain one.
Two years of clinical nursing experience in a private, public, government, or military environment.
Two years of experience using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited institution, completed and verified before start.
Experience working in a Manufacturing/Production environment providing direct nursing services to workers.
Certification or willingness to obtain certification in Council for Accreditation Occupational Hearing Conservation.
Certification or willingness to obtain National Institute of Safety and Health (NIOSH) Spirometry training.
Certification or willingness to obtain American Board of Occupational Health credentials (COHN, COHN-S, and/or Case Management).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification that includes AED.
Knowledge and experience with disability management, basic ergonomics, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and state privacy acts, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), applicable Workers’ Compensation statutes, applicable Nurse Practice Act, and medical surveillance regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care for injury and illness, and refer employees to community healthcare providers as necessary.
Lead case and care management planning for occupational and non-occupational illness and injury, collaborating with vendors or appropriate parties to determine return-to-work and disability management plans.
Plan, implement, and evaluate required or recommended medical surveillance and fitness-for-duty programs according to protocols, and ensure appropriate follow-up of results.
Lead health and well-being initiatives at the site, including assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating health promotion programs and appropriate immunizations.
Document worker medical encounters in appropriate systems, maintaining proper documentation and medical confidentiality according to 3M and medical practice standards.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.