Occupational Health RN

Abbott•Minnetonka, MN

20h•$61,300 - $122,700•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Health RN works at Abbott’s Minnetonka, Minnesota location in its Electrophysiology business. The position collaborates with management and Environmental, Health and Safety staff to support corporate objectives and serves as a professional health resource for management in planning and maintaining initiatives and programs. The RN assesses and responds to occupational injuries, illnesses, exposures, and sudden non-occupational illnesses at work, and develops and coordinates nursing care and case-management plans to support recovery, prevention, health promotion, and desired outcomes. The role coordinates care and follow-up with health care providers, rehabilitation providers, vendors, and third parties; assists employees and supervisors with return-to-work matters and accommodations; provides health-related counseling; and conducts workplace assessments and exposure follow-up. The RN also supports documentation, communications, policies and procedures, research, and projects, while protecting confidential information and maintaining professional competency. The role has broad operating latitude and may act as a subject-matter expert, with complex situations escalated to the Occupational Health Manager, Clinical Services.

Requirements

Current state license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.
Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Occupational Health or Community Health, including settings such as hospitals or emergency rooms.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Solid knowledge of Occupational Health and excellent computer skills.
Ability to work independently, interact well with employees at all levels, and make well-informed decisions.
Detailed knowledge of OSHA and other federal regulations governing the workplace.
Detailed knowledge of Workers’ Compensation regulations.
Working knowledge and application of business concepts, procedures, and practices.
Ability to work in a quality-system environment and comply with applicable governmental regulations.
Ability to analyze problems of moderate scope and exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices.
General knowledge of technical alternatives and their impact on the systems environment.
Ability to cultivate internal networks and begin developing external resource networks.

Nice To Haves

Occupational Health nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with management and Environmental, Health and Safety staff to carry out corporate objectives.
Advise management on planning and maintaining health initiatives and programs that meet defined goals and objectives.
Assess occupational injuries, illnesses, and exposures; provide initial care or refer for further evaluation according to clinical guidelines and protocols.
Assess client needs using information from case and claims experience, employer representatives, health care providers, health records, and third-party representatives.
Assess sudden non-occupational illnesses at work, determine urgency, and advise employees on seeking emergency or personal health care.
Develop nursing care plans and contribute to prevention and health-promotion strategies.
Develop processes to identify situations requiring early intervention.
Create and implement case-management plans, including client goals, objectives, and actions, to achieve outcomes within designated time frames.
Coordinate nursing documentation for treatment, interactive processes, and administrative matters.
Establish communication plans with internal and external parties as appropriate.
Monitor and evaluate health care providers’ and vendors’ qualifications, expectations, service quality, and outcomes.
Coordinate appropriate care, treatment, and follow-up for work-related health events with treatment and rehabilitation providers and third-party representatives.
Assist supervisors and employees with return-to-work issues, including restrictions, modified schedules, and job accommodations.
Provide health-related counseling within the scope of nursing knowledge and practice.
Conduct workplace walkthroughs and assessments, and follow up on exposures.
Safeguard the privacy and confidentiality of business and protected health information.
Participate in developing policies, procedures, and work instructions.
Identify researchable problems and participate in studies and projects.
Maintain professional development and continuing education to support occupational health nursing competency.
May lead small, well-defined projects using basic project-management skills.
Resolve issues independently and escalate the most complex situations to the Occupational Health Manager, Clinical Services, as indicated.
Contribute to the team, share expertise, and develop plans and schedules to support strategy, goals, and assignments.
Plan, organize, and prioritize daily work to meet established schedules and exercise judgment within defined limits.

Benefits

Career development opportunities with an international company.
Employees may qualify for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
Retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution and company match.
Tuition reimbursement, Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit.
Medical, dental, vision, wellness, and occupational health programs.
Paid time off.
Competitive compensation and incentives.
Training and career development, including onboarding programs for new employees.
Fast-paced work environment with safety prioritized.
Clean, well-lit, temperature-controlled production areas.
Company stability and community involvement.