RN Occupational Health Nurse - Salem

Carilion Medical Center•Roanoke, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will provide onsite comprehensive Occupational Health services to an assigned client site in the Salem, VA area. The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses describes an occupational health nurse as someone who “provides for and delivers health and safety programs and services to workers, worker populations and community groups. The practice focuses on promotion and restoration of health, prevention of illness and injury, and protection from work-related and environmental hazards. Occupational and environmental health nurses have a combined knowledge of health and business that they blend with health care expertise to balance the requirement for a safe and healthful work environment. This is Carilion Clinic ... An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious. Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute. Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

Requirements

ASN required, BSN preferred.
RN licensure required.
Certification in Occupational Health Nursing or Case Management preferred.
Must be prepared to pursue and attain client-required certifications.
BLS Required.
Must be detail oriented, have the ability to multitask and possess great interpersonal skills.
Travel to other company locations is required.
Must be current with health and safety legislation.
Must possess advanced knowledge in public safety and industrial health standards.
Must be able to maintain composure and work effectively within groups.

Responsibilities

Provides basic first aid for work related and non-work related injuries (based from company policy)
Conducts thorough post offer physical examinations/pre-employment drug screens on new employee candidates
Maintains employee health records. Maintains confidentially as required by state and federal guidelines
Promotes an interdisciplinary approach to health care and promotes prevention-oriented, cost-effective health and safety programs
Provides appropriate case management
Manages all cases to facilitate productivity, assuring appropriate care and return to work
Includes workers’ compensation, short- and long-term disability cases
Assesses healthcare needs, then implement and manage healthcare programs to improve health and facilitate return to work, maintain OSHA records/reports and worker medical files
Assists departments with identifying, evaluating, and implementing accommodations and return to work options for workers with restricted duty
Collaborates with Environmental Health and Safety, Operations, and Human Resources to develop operations, programs, and services by providing content expertise.