Occupational Health Nurse

Overview

Title: Occupational Health Nurse

Duration: 6 Months

Location: Durham, NC (100% onsite). This role is based out of Durham, however, involves travel to multiple facilities within the North Carolina region.

Inquiries: For further inquiries regarding the opportunity, please contact our Talent Specialists:
Arun at  and Amit at .

Description: 5-20 hours per week;
Monday through Friday with occasional off-shift hours.

• The Occupational Health Nurse will provide nursing assessments, treatments and recommendations for client employees related to illness or injury within their Scope of Practice. General responsibilities include providing medical care by taking vital signs, assessing the patients’ injury or illness, documenting findings, formulating and educating on treatment plans, and performing medical interventions within the RN scope of practice.

• Document and maintain records related to the treatment of client’s employees in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety Administration or similar country/national governing regulations, and ensure privacy and confidentiality rules are enforced.
• Support the site’s medical Emergency Response Program.
• Disability process – provide proper guidance through the disability process and interact with insurance carriers, client’s Benefits, Workers’ Compensation, Safety, and the Company Physician/Provider to facilitate processing of work-related illnesses or injuries. Ensure effective case management.
• Absence management – utilize Client’s PIIM (post injury and illness management) program by working with Client’s carrier to enable early safe return to work via appropriate and monitored work accommodations.
• Assist with tracking and managing FMLA requests based on medical information and company/legal protocol.
• Performs regulatory required surveillance exams as indicated by current Occupational Health and Safety Administration or similar country/national standards.
• Participate in Client’s Health and Safety Programs including participation in the 24/7 Safety & Health initiatives provided by the company (such as smoking cessation, fitness program, blood drive, flu shots, weight watchers).
• Participate in pandemic preparedness planning.
• External interaction with Occupational Medical Providers, as necessary.
• Overall responsibility for managing medical inventory.

• Minimum 5+ years Registered Nurse Experience with Occupational Health experience preferred
• Active and current state license.
• Current CPR Certification.
• BSN - bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Timely and effective communication as demonstrated through strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated competency – Computer skills included Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Electronic Medical Record

• Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN | COHN-S)
• Emergency room, Intensive Care Unit or Med/Surg nursing experience
• Creative in promoting health and safety activities
• Prior Experience in a manufacturing environment or corporate health environment

• Day shifts available, M-F with occasional off-shift hours