Occupational Health Nurse
About The Position
This role will be 24 hours per week, ideal two 12- hour days Role Purpose: The Occupational Registered Nurse will provide nursing assessments, treatments and recommendations for Corning employees related to illness or injury within their Scope of Practice. General responsibilities include providing medical care by taking vital signs, assessing the patients' injury, illness, document findings, formulate and educate on treatment plans, and perform medical interventions within the RN scope of practice. General Duties & Responsibilities include but not limited to: Document and maintain records related to the treatment of Corning employees in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety Administration or similar country/national governing regulations as well as ensuring privacy and confidentiality rules are enforced. Support the site's medical Emergency Response Program Disability Process – Provide proper guidance through the disability process and interact with insurance carriers, Corning Benefits, Workers' Compensation, Safety, and the Company Physician/Provider to facilitate processing of work-related illnesses or injuries. Ensure effective case management. Absence management- utilize Corning's PIIM (post injury and illness management) program by working with Corning's carrier (work or non-work related) to enable early safe return to work via appropriate and monitored work accommodations. Assist with tracking and managing FMLA requests based on medical information and company/legal protocol. Performs regulatory required surveillance exams as indicated by current Occupational Health and Safety Administration or similar country/national standards. Participate in Corning Health and Safety Programs including participation in the 24/7 Safety & Health initiatives provided by the company (such as smoking cessation, fitness program, blood drive, flu shots, weight watchers). Participate in pandemic preparedness planning. External interaction with Occupational Medical Providers, as necessary. Overall responsibility for managing medical inventory.
Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years Registered Nurse Experience with Occupational Health experience preferred
- Active and current state license.
- Current CPR Certification.
- BSN – bachelor's degree in nursing
- Timely and effective communication as demonstrated through strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated competency - Computer skills included Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Electronic Medical Record
Nice To Haves
- Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN | COHN-S)
- Emergency room, Intensive Care Unit or Med/Surg nursing experience
- Creative in promoting health and safety activities
- Prior Experience in a manufacturing environment or corporate health environment
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing assessments, treatments and recommendations for Corning employees related to illness or injury within their Scope of Practice.
- Provide medical care by taking vital signs, assessing the patients' injury, illness, document findings, formulate and educate on treatment plans, and perform medical interventions within the RN scope of practice.
- Document and maintain records related to the treatment of Corning employees in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety Administration or similar country/national governing regulations as well as ensuring privacy and confidentiality rules are enforced.
- Support the site's medical Emergency Response Program
- Provide proper guidance through the disability process and interact with insurance carriers, Corning Benefits, Workers' Compensation, Safety, and the Company Physician/Provider to facilitate processing of work-related illnesses or injuries. Ensure effective case management.
- Utilize Corning's PIIM (post injury and illness management) program by working with Corning's carrier (work or non-work related) to enable early safe return to work via appropriate and monitored work accommodations.
- Assist with tracking and managing FMLA requests based on medical information and company/legal protocol.
- Perform regulatory required surveillance exams as indicated by current Occupational Health and Safety Administration or similar country/national standards.
- Participate in Corning Health and Safety Programs including participation in the 24/7 Safety & Health initiatives provided by the company (such as smoking cessation, fitness program, blood drive, flu shots, weight watchers).
- Participate in pandemic preparedness planning.
- External interaction with Occupational Medical Providers, as necessary.
- Manage medical inventory.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
