Supervising Occupational Health Nurse

Endo•Hobart, NY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervising Occupational Health Nurse is an integral member of the site EHS Team whose primary responsibility is to manage the site Occupational Health staff and associated programs. In addition the position will provide subject matter expertise and advanced leadership for successful development, implementation and maintenance of a high performing Occupational Health system for the assigned sites. The Supervising Occupational Health Nurse is responsible for Occupational Health and Medical monitoring program; work related injury treatment and occupational return to work case management. Occupation Health nursing is the specialty practice that provides for and delivers health and medical services to employees and distinct service groups within the company (EHS Professionals, HR Professionals, Managers, general public, etc…). The focus of this position is on the treatment of work related illness and injury, and protection from occupational hazards. This position will make independent nursing judgments for the purpose of effectively managing workplace injuries, maintaining medical records, providing appropriate medical emergency response leadership, interfacing with Workers Compensation administrators and partnering with EHS functions (corporate and site) to promote reduction of EHS risk for employees.

Requirements

BS in Nursing or related field required. (preferred)
Current license as a registered nurse in the State of Practice is required (can be obtained)
Current RN licensure with BSN required
COHN or COHN-S preferred.
Minimum of 8 to 12 years’ experience in Occupational Health, Emergency Care or Ambulatory Care facility.
Familiar with DOT drug testing requirements, ADA and Blood Borne Pathogens.
Trained in First Aid, CPR and AED
Current training in administration of spirometry testing
Current CAHOC Certification in Hearing Conservation required
Ability to perform patient assessment
Knowledge of professional Medical administration philosophies and strategies; technical writing; computer literate; a desire to develop others through coaching and facilitation.
Must demonstrate strong verbal, written, analytical skills as well as have the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees.
Basic computer skills.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and willingness to work in a team environment

Nice To Haves

BS in Nursing or related field
COHN or COHN-S preferred.
Current RN licensure with BSN required

Responsibilities

Supervise the Occupational Health staff.
Supervise and maintain the medical monitoring program for assigned locations.
Maintaining operational compliance with standing physician orders for assigned locations.
Manage, coordinate and direct the care provided by assigned medical provider staff (nurses, paramedics, EMT, etc…) at locations(s) assigned.
Serve as leader and/or subject matter expert with assigned EHS resources for development, improvement and/or update of EHS policy and programs.
This position also serves on the leadership team for the emergency response system and provides leadership for medical response capabilities at other assigned Mallinckrodt locations.
Develop and implement procedures to improve medical response capability at each location.
Maintains the medical facility and ensures security of medical records in accordance with HIPPA regulations.
Manage assigned medical department budget for all assigned locations.
Manage and maintain Fitness Center and basic membership programs at assigned locations.
Serve in an advance leadership capacity for the Emergency Response teams for assigned locations while assuming the lead role for medical related response and team activity issues.
Maintain Spirometry, Audiometric and ABOHN Certification for the entire medical staff of assigned locations.
Maintains injury treatment and diagnosis information, assists EHS with OSHA log record keeping and monthly reports.
Maintains current CPR/FA/AED/BBP certification.
Operation of contract medical assistance at all assigned locations. This includes physician scheduling, interaction, nursing support and overall communications.
Has familiarity with the accident and health hazards that are common to this facility and the type of safety equipment being utilized.
Plans and works within acceptable/approved budget maintaining appropriate equipment and adequate supplies.
Disseminates health education information and advises employee and management on application of basic and advanced occupational health practices.
Maintains medical records; ensures confidentiality according to enterprise policy and procedures.
Serves as active member of site ergonomics team and active participant of potent compound team.
Attends 25 hours (minimum) of seminars per year to maintain career growth, to keep updated on current changes within the profession and to promote professionalism.
Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.