Occupational Health Nurse

Position Title: Occupational Health Nurse

Work Location: Remote

Assignment Duration: 12 Months

Work Schedule: Part-time (to cover PTO)

Position Summary

Maintain any current occupational health wellness program in the absence of the occupational health nurse.

If applicable, the OH & Safety Manager will educate and set expectations and needs before absence.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain any current occupational health wellness program in the absence of the occupational health nurse. If applicable, the OH & Safety Manager will educate and set expectations and needs before absence.
• Maintains a system that facilitates immediate care of employees with injury and illness. Collaborates with EHS professionals and management on investigation, root cause analysis and proper communication to EHS partners.
• Review job placement results and follow appropriate process to store and facilitate follow up as needed.
• Maintains documentation system for occupational health record keeping and confidentiality. Responsible for OH reporting (i.e., OSHA, Workers' Compensation, DOT, etc.).
• Maintains an effective case management program including coordination with other health care professionals, human resources, department managers, and insurance carrier representatives or TPA to facilitate timely return to work and appropriate utilization of benefits. Incorporates knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations (i.e., FMLA, ADA and state-specific workers' compensation laws).
• Maintains working relationships with appropriate community agencies and health consultants to achieve program support and optimum health care for employees.
• Responsible for maintaining a high level of expertise through participation in continuing education for professional growth.
• Partner and actively participate in efforts to prevent and address OH issues as well as determining strategies to reduce those risks through the accident investigation process.
• Actively supports EHS team initiatives by providing OH perspective. Contributes to new hire orientation, required EHS training, and health promotion programming.
• Responsible for all aspects of the random drug and alcohol testing program, including follow-up with outcomes.
• Applies ergonomic principles effectively: Aligns medical activities (e.g., first-aid) with ergonomic risk assessments and reduction control measures for employees experiencing potentially work-related musculoskeletal symptoms.
• Assures compliance with applicable health and safety regulations and DOT Compliance.

• Candidates need a compact license.
• Critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in computer program use.
• Advanced communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with other disciplines and subordinates.
• Ability to manage and communicate occupational health programs.
• BSN or equivalent degree required.
• Registered nurse with current license to practice required.
• Minimum of 5 years of OH program management experience.
• Experience with WC laws in all applicable states.
• Experience in OSHA recordkeeping criteria.
• Certification in Occupational Health preferred.
• Certification in Case Management preferred.