Occupational Health Nurse

Occupational Health NurseClinicalAustin, TX, USPay Rate Low: 40 | Pay Rate High: 42

Added - 22/10/2024

Apply for JobOur client, a global medical device company whose passion is to deliver high quality life-saving products, is looking for an Occupational Health Nurse to join their team!

Pay: 40/hr.

Schedule: 2:30pm-11pm

Terms: Contract to Hire

What you will be doing:

Coordinate care for occupational injury and illness cases including assessment of health needs, development of treatment plans, facilitation and coordination of medical services, interaction with health care providers. Evaluation of response to treatment modalities and outcomes, and documentation of activity. Collaborate with management regarding work related accommodations, restrictions and/or rehabilitation needs including work hardening schedules for employees recovering from work related or personal injuries/illnesses.

Responsible for filing paper medical records into employee files.

Serves as a subject matter expert for the leave of absence and workers compensation programs under the general direction and guidance of HR leadership.

Evaluate and interpret weekly sick disability claims to ensure appropriate recovery time and return to work. Oversee disability program and work in collaboration with payroll.

Conduct periodic workplace walkthrough assessments at the Austin and Round Rock facilities to maintain a comprehensive knowledge of current and prospective plant processes and the physical requirements of various positions. Provide on-site job analysis of work areas and recommend job accommodations and/or modifications.

Identify potential workplace hazards; assist nurse supervisor with developing and implementing risk reduction strategies.

Assess employee fitness for duty based on the physical capacity standards of work areas and status of employees by evaluating the capabilities of employees with injuries, illnesses or impairments to ensure appropriate job placement.

Assist with developing site-specific policies and procedures and monitor quality assurance indicators to ensure compliance with company policies, medical directives and federal requirements.

Maintain infection control procedures and update SOPs for Occupational Health and ensure appropriate plant-wide biohazard waste disposal is following local, state and OSHA regulations.

Interpret and apply OSHA / regulatory standards to physical screening and health surveillance programs. Conduct periodic and annual audits of these programs. Programs include but are not limited to, hearing conservation, respiratory protection, forklift physical, hepatitis B screening and vaccination, and blood borne pathogens.

Develop and deliver presentation for new hire orientation. Conduct periodic assessment of learning needs and update programs.

Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

What you bring to the company:Bachelors Degree and Certification in Occupational Health Nursing preferred. Licensed to practice as registered nurse in the state of Texas. Experience in Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing. Minimum 3 years experience.

Must have knowledge of FMLA, Texas Workers Compensation guidelines, HIPAA and Privacy Act laws and regulations.

Must be proficient in case management.

This job description is a complete list of all desired skills but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you#LI-DNPINDBHWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.