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Job Title : Occupational Health Nurse (Clinical)
Location : Waltham MA 0245104
Duration : 12 months
Schedule : Tuesday-Thursday, flexible workdays.
Hours : 8 hours per day / 24 hours a week
Job Description :
The Occupational Health Nurse will provide critical clinical support to the R&D and Manufacturing operations to her assigned sites
Individual will deliver the occupational health services needed to meet or exceed regulatory compliance and company guidelines.
The right candidate will be instrumental in implementing and delivering occupational health programs to employees in order to achieve a healthy and safe work environment.
Major Responsibilities :
Workers Compensation injury and illness evaluation (within scope of practice), treatment and case management for sites as assigned
Clinical services at Occupational Health Center (s), sites as assigned (within scope of practice)
Deliver, as appropriate, all medical surveillance programs in compliance with Federal requirements and Company guidelines, including but not limited to : Laboratory Animal Allergy, Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection, Powered Industrial Vehicle, Reproductive Risk Assessment, DOT, Hazmat, and any other surveillances needed based on risk assessments.
Maintain all medical information per OH, legal, HIPAA and ethical guidelines
Work closely with HSE on Industrial Hygiene data interpretation as related to surveillance / PPE; medical recommendations in work risk assessments; work related injuries and illnesses prevention; accommodations and return to work
Work with site managers and HR in regard to work accommodations, Return to work, EAP, fit for duty evaluations, ADA issues, etc.
Manage the MERT (Medical Emergency Response Team) to include ongoing training activities, Hepatitis B immunizations and AEDs for sites as assigned
Offer evaluation and treatment (within scope of practice) work related or non-work related injuries and illnesses and refer as appropriate
The OHN will provide nursing and OH support for sites as assigned.
Assist in accident investigation to ensure completion of all action items related to the health of the employee
Utilize nursing knowledge, problem solving abilities and critical thinking skills to assess medical surveillance documentation to provide determinations related to the employees status in appropriate medical surveillance programs
Maintain the supplies and equipment of the site Health Centers as assigned.
Manage OH issues remotely when appropriate and required.
Provide Travel Consultations to employees
Visit the work-site periodically and document observations / recommendations
Knowledge and Skills :
Listed knowledge / skills required incl. any required educational qualifications
RN, with 3 or more years of experience
At least 2 years of occupational health experience in manufacturing and R&D
Occupational Health certification preferred
Strong clinical assessment skills and comfort working autonomously
CPR / AED certified
Experience in Biosafety preferred
Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills required
Knowledge of EAP, OSHA, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient computer skills
Registered Nurse or NP unrestricted nursing license
Job Related Experience
3 years of nursing experience
2 years of occupational health experience
Strong clinical assessment skills and comfort working autonomously
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Proficient computer skills
CPR / AED certification required
Phlebotomy experience preferred
Case management experience
Knowledge of EAP, OSHA, FML, ADA, HIPAA.
Minimum Education :
RN AA Degree, with minimum 3-5 years of occupational health experience, strongly preferred specific to pharma.
Bachelor's Degree, with minimum 2 years of occupational health experience, strongly preferred specific to pharma.
