Occupational Health Nurse - Waltham, MA

Fully Onsite Role

T-W-TH flex on workdays Scheduled hours 8am- 4:30pm or 8:30-5pm

24 Hours per week

Must Have Experience:

• Must be licensed to practice in state of Massachusetts
• RN AA Degree, with minimum 3-5 years of occ health experience, strongly preferred specific to pharma.
• Bachelor's Degree, with minimum 2 years of occ health experience, strongly preferred specific to pharma.
• In lieu of full off health experience, emergency department or critical care experience will be considered.
• Previous medical surveillance background
• Post hire physicals
• Knowledge of EAP, OSHA, FML, ADA, HIPAA
• CPR/AED certification

Nice to Have/ Preferred Skills:

• Preferred Bachelor's degree
• 3 years of experience in Occ Health
• Case management experience preferred, workman's’ comp experience
• Phlebotomy experience preferred

Summary

• 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: List 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 occ health experience, strongly preferred specific to pharma.
• Bachelor's Degree, with minimum 2 years of occ health experience, strongly preferred specific to pharma.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $61.00 - $63.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Critical & Intensive Care

Physical Setting:

• Acute care

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Occupational health - manufacturing and R&D: 2 years (Required)
• Registered Nurse: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Waltham, MA 02451 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Waltham, MA 02451: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $61 - $63