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StaffWorthy lists this Specialist - Occupational Medicine (Registered Nurse) opportunity in wilmington, Delaware. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Specialist - Occupational Medicine (Registered Nurse)
Job Openings Specialist - Occupational Medicine (Registered Nurse)
About the job Specialist - Occupational Medicine (Registered Nurse)
We are currently seeking a qualified candidate for the following position:
Job Title: Occupational Health Nurse
Experience Level: Mid-senior
Experience Required: 5 Years
Job Function: Other
Total Position: 1
Relocation Assistance: No
Responsibilities:
Provide nursing treatment for work-related injuries and illnesses in a caring, efficient, and professional manner consistent with clinical nursing guidelines.
Assist in the administration of case management for prolonged or complex illnesses/injuries.
Maintain medical records in accordance with established guidelines.
Perform medical screenings, including 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 healthcare providers on health and fitness-for-duty issues.
Manage all cases to facilitate productivity, ensuring appropriate care and return to work.
Responsible for ensuring 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 to the design of controls for injury prevention and health surveillance related to actual and potential hazards in the work environment.
Maintain clinic inventory, conduct safety checks, and manage waste.
Qualifications:
Active state nursing license as a registered nurse.
Bachelors 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 employees and the 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 computer applications to conduct various tests and maintain appropriate records.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Must Haves:
Bachelors 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.
Experience in maintaining appropriate medical records in compliance with company policies and external regulations (e.g., OSHA).
Experience with emergency response and hazardous materials.
BLS certification.
Please carefully review the reference requirement in the pre-screening position of the candidate submission process.
Nice to Haves:
Prefer certifications in BAT, respirator testing and audiometric testing.
Phlebotomy experience preferred.
Knowledge and experience with computers applications to conduct various tests and to maintain appropriate records.
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Worksite address
wilmington, DE, 19894, US
Who can apply
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