Occupational Health Nurse- 1st Shift

Pella Windows & Doors•Pella, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides nursing assessment, intervention and evaluation for occupational and non-occupational illnesses and injuries. Manages on-going care of team members. Conducts required screen/testing. Provides preventative care and resource support for medical related needs.

Requirements

Current Nursing license (LPN, RN, or BSN) in the state of Iowa.
Minimum of 3 years of Nursing experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to effectively present information to team members, managers, and public groups.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as medication dosage.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret a variety of information and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Outlook, Word, Excel, People Soft, Fusion, Thrive.
CPR certification required.

Nice To Haves

CAOHC certification preferred (Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation).

Responsibilities

Maintain nursing certifications and license.
Manages direct care of work related and non-work related injured or ill team members.
Provides case management of Workers' Compensation claims. Provide support for Workers’ Compensation hearings as needed.
Conducts hearing tests and manages follow-up care.
Administers vaccination programs to include Tetanus and Hepatitis.
Facilitates physician job site visits and Functional Capacity Examinations.
Responsible for timely and accurate charting of all care provided, into team member health record/file.
Provide resource assistance to HR representatives in assessing reasonable accommodations.
Conduct job assessments within manufacturing and office environments. Provide risk analysis and offer risk reduction solutions.
Responsible for OSHA compliance and recordkeeping within scope of responsibility.
Maintains Health and Safety Information systems. Input health information and treatment plans into appropriate HSI Systems in a timely and accurate manner.
Other duties as assigned.