Occupational Health Nurse

Duke Energy Corporation•Plainfield, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provides Occupational Health and First Aid Case Management services at assigned Duke Energy locations. Services include assessing, planning, and delivering first aid care to all employees in a timely fashion, with a focus on the prevention of escalation to OSHA recordable events. Nurses are responsible to perform physical exams for regulatory compliance (Nuclear specific), completing required recordkeeping, and consulting with local management to ensure the case management process is followed. Writing and communication skills are necessary for nurses to communicate effectively with employees, and while presenting at required safety meetings. Occupational Health nurses take calls as needed to field work related injuries and occupational health questions during non-working hours. Nurse will travel as needed to assess employees in area of support.

Requirements

Associates degree in Nursing
Two years of work experience as Occupational Health Nurse or two years hospital experience.
Valid Registered Nurse license in state of practice
Basic Life Support (CPR) Certification.
Knowledgeable of ADA, FMLA, OSHA, and WC laws with ability to make sound medical decisions in each area.
Knowledgeable of HIPAA requirements and handles confidential medical information appropriately.
Experienced in use of computers, email, MS Word, MS Excel, and Occupational Health data programs.
Able to work independently with minimal supervision & outside help.
Excellent people skills and high level of attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

BSN.
Knowledgeable of NRC regulations (Nuclear Specific).
Knowledgeable of OSHA requirements with ability to make sound medical decisions in each area.
Experienced in use of computers for electronic Occupational Health data programs.
Certifications in Audiometric and Spirometry testing
Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN)

Responsibilities

Performance of physical examinations for compliance with NRC, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements per directives of Corporate Medical Director (CMD).
Determines type of mandated physicals required.
Schedules appropriate physical exams and medical tests.
Evaluates employee medical condition and ability to perform specific job functions.
Recommends medical clearance when results are within guidelines of CMD directives, and obtain physician concurrence on clearances as required.
Make appropriate referrals for those who are not medically cleared, while maintaining medical confidentiality
Function independently and provide medical direction within scope to the OHN position
Appropriately document all medical examinations, tests, consultations, and evaluations.
Maintain confidential employee medical files.
Retrieve and provide medical information to employees and corporate legal staff only when appropriately released to do so.
Perform audits of medical records and files to ensure compliance with NRC regulations
Assess injuries and illnesses to determine appropriate treatment (first aid, basic life support, treatment or referral).
Provide first aid for injuries and illnesses during normal working hours.
Document initial assessment/treatment and each subsequent treatment/contact until healed/released.
Alert Duke Energy WC Coordinator of employee injuries referred off-site.
Alert vendor’s management of vendor visit for injury or illness.
Notify off-site medical facility of injury coming to them for evaluation/treatment.
Schedule physical exams and medical tests to meet business needs and regulatory due dates.
Serve as resource to employees for personal health issues and concerns
Refer employees to external health and medical agencies for consultation and information regarding specific medical conditions.
Provide medical review on Return to Work forms for management.
Discuss medical, health and wellness issues as needed, making appropriate medical and EAP referrals when necessary
Provide education to employees by writing health related articles for the company, and creating PowerPoint presentations.
Actively participate in safety meetings throughout areas of support.
Performing hands-on ergonomic evaluations for employees.
Supporting corporate Quick Fit stretching program.
Establish healthy working relationships with employees/site management.
Appropriately document all work related and non-work related events in nursing log.
Maintain organization to ensure case management protocols are followed.
Keep confidentiality of employee health records in compliance with State and Federal law, including HIPAA.
Assess all work-related injuries and illnesses to ensure the best treatment is given.
Assess, plan, and deliver first-aid care to all employees in a timely fashion, with a focus on the prevention of escalation to OSHA recordable incidents
Alert site management and safety of all work-related events, and provide update to stakeholders per case management protocols.
Provide first aid for injuries and illnesses during normal working hours, and on-call afterhours.
Travel as needed to assess employees
Provide medical support for special events, training, etc.
Actively participate in safety meetings, trainings, meetings, etc.
Serve as resource to employees for personal health issues and concerns.
Refer employees to external health and medical agencies for consultation and information regarding specific medical conditions.
Discuss medical, health and wellness issues as needed, making appropriate medical and EAP referrals when necessary.