Wilmington, DE 19801 US
Qualifications:
• Active state nursing license as registered nurse• Bachelor’s degree and certification in occupational health nursing
• 3 – 5 years of experience as an occupational nurse
• Basic understanding of federal and state regulations applicable to occupational and environmental health and safety.• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.• Experience in effectively collaborating, within guidelines, to balance the needs of the employee and business
• Experience with emergency response and hazardous materials
• BLS certification
• Prefer certifications in BAT, respirator testing and audiometric testing
• Phlebotomy experience preferred• Demonstrated ability to write reports and correspondence clearly• Experience in maintaining appropriate medical records in compliance with company policies and external regulations (e.g., OSHA)• Demonstrated ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.• Demonstrated ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.• Knowledge and experience with computers applications to conduct various tests and to maintain appropriate records.• Strong attention to detail• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Responsibilities:
• Provide nursing treatment of work-related injury and illness in a caring, efficient and professional manner consistent with clinical nursing guidelines
• Assist in administration of case management for prolonged or complex illnesses/injuries.• Maintain medical records in accordance with established guidelines
.• Perform medical screenings such as drug and alcohol, vision, blood pressure, audiograms, respirator and pulmonary function tests.• Ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate guidelines.• Communicate with employees, line management and health care providers on health and fitness-for-duty issues.
• Manage all cases to facilitate productivity, assuring appropriate care and return to work• Responsible for assuring the appropriate access and utilization of healthcare services
• Implement wellness and prevention programs• Assist with identifying, evaluating, and implementing accommodations and return to work options for workers with restricted duty.• Coordinate activities with Occupational Health, Safety, and Human Resources.• Maintain current knowledge of local hazards, toxicity of materials and relevant emergency medical care.• Contribute in the design of controls for injury prevention and health surveillance related to actual and potential hazards in the work environment.• Maintain clinic inventory, safety checks, and waste management.