Occupational Health Nurse-- GOEDC5836461

Duties and Responsibilities:

The specific duties and responsibilities:

• Phlebotomy skills preferred
• Perform BAT and UDS sample collection
• Assist in management of the day-to-day operations of site Occupational Medicine
• Provide first aid for minor injuries, such as abrasions, superficial lacerations, contusions, foreign bodies in eye, sprains, strains, punctures, splinters, etc. to ascertain the need for further treatment by a physician in order to minimize the effects of the condition and to decrease the possibility of any long-term disability resulting from said condition.
• Administer immunizations and emergency medications, as ordered by the physician, within the legal scope of expertise.
• Be trained to operate the medical testing instrument/equipment (Titmus/Audio /Spirometer) utilized for medical clearance and early detection of baseline changes and implement appropriate referrals and/or follow-up programs.
• In coordination with the site contract physician, schedule and/or conduct health assessments, routine medical surveillance evaluations for employees and, under a service level agreement, to some core variable contractors.
• Manage Early Report of Symptoms by assessment, employee interview, documentation, Case determination of work relationship and follow up action.
• Assist supervision in the administration of the short-term disability program and Family Medical Leave through Medical Case Management. Assess employees for return to work fitness for duty and, as necessary, recommending guided work restrictions.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State and other regulatory agencies, mandated regulations (OSHA, HIPAA, etc.) as well as Corporate IHS Standards and Guidelines.
• Provide or coordinate care, treatment and management of occupational and non-occupational injuries/illnesses. Work with Broadspire, in the management of Workers Compensation cases, and Site Safety for communication of any occupational or potential occupational injuries/illnesses.
• Maintain employees’ electronic medical record with appropriate entries for patient assessments, reported signs and symptoms, treatment, referrals, follow-up care and education regarding employee’s medical condition. The preferred method of documentation is the SOAP Notes.
• Provide accurate documentation for employee/physician reference and a concise database for medico-legal responsibilities
• Apply best practices and technology as applied to occupational medicine processes in order to improve those processes. Coordinate and leverage resources with other medical professionals both within and outside DuPont to appropriately manage medical care and costs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Preferred Registered Nurse in good-standing with a current, active and unrestricted License by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
• Licensed Practical Nurse in good-standing with a current, active unrestricted License by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
• Degree in nursing and preferably possess a COHN (Certification in Occupational Health Nursing).
• Ability to work independent of daily physician oversight, and able to recognize when need for consultation with a physician is necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment with a diverse workforce.
• Knowledge of computer applications of comprehensive tracking systems and Microsoft Office.
• Experience and ability to manage emergency care situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.