Occupational Health Nurse

Job Title: Occupational Health Nurse 3

Duration: 12 months Contract

Location: 606-698 Richland St, East Peoria, IL 61611

Pay Range: $47 - $50/hr

Shift Type: Second Shift (03:00 PM - 11:00 PM)

Note: 2nd shift Greater Peoria area float is responsible for covering vacation needs for our medical staff. This will be a dedicated 2nd shift but if no 2nd shift needs are required will have the option to fill in on 1st shift. Weekend and OT opportunities by needs and not required.

JOB FUNCTION:

This position serves as a highly skilled, autonomous occupational health nurse within the Corporate Medical Department. Incumbents typically have previous general healthcare, acute care, or occupational health experience. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated career progression through successively more advanced and complex administrative and clinical positions. The job functions could include some or all the following:

• The delivery of comprehensive nursing services related to employee illness and injury.
• Functions as an autonomous nurse with the ability to respond independently to the majority of clinical and administrative demands.   Seeks consultation and expert support when needed.
• Responds to and even leads on-site medical emergency response.
• Acts as the local liaison with contracted occupational health providers.
• Assumes responsibility for clinical administration, including the delegation of some basic duties to other clinic staff. Activities may include but are not limited to maintaining clinic order, delivering new employee orientation presentations, and maintaining metrics, measurements, and documentation for corporate medical functions via paper records and/or the HR data system (PeopleSoft);
• Acts the liaison between local facility and the Corporate Medical Department to ensure medical services meet the expectations of the facility leadership and the employees:
• Supports local Human Resources and facility leadership in their initiatives toward health, safety, productivity, and engagement. May service on the local Emergency Response Team (ERT).
• Supports Disability Case Management activities.
• Supports medical staff and outside entities in determining the work-relatedness of injuries, complying with governmental regulations, and conducting investigations.
• Supports the delivery of wellness communication and on-site wellness programming:
• Engages in a supportive role in special projects and program delivery.
• Conducts DOT drug testing and fit-for-duty evaluations.
• Conducts OSHA mandated and other surveillance exams.
• Seeks ways to innovate, improve and create best-in-class occupational medical practices.

Qualifications:

·        Licensed as a Registered Nurse.

·        Years of experience: 3-5yrs preferred

·        In addition to outstanding clinical skills and judgment, the incumbent must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrate fundamental leadership capacity.

·        Must be well-organized and able to work autonomously and limited direct supervision.

·        3-5 years of progressively responsible job-related experience in occupational medicine or acute care are typically required.

Desired Requirements:

• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Must be able to learn and manipulate various on-line databases, such as but not limited to PeopleSoft.
• Bachelor's degree is typically preferred, or extensive experience.
• The position typically requires knowledge in various areas of occupational health and Human Resources, including but not limited to, OSHA compliance, ADA, EH&S, HR, ergonomics, health promotion, EMS, and/or education / training.
• In addition to the desired education, 3-5 years of progressively responsible job-related experience in occupational medicine or acute care are typically required. Certifications in related fields highly desirable.