Occupational Health Nurse - RN - $1,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Job Summary  

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care, processing workers’ compensation claims management, facilitating the Modified Duty/and Return to Work program and assisting with other occupational and environmental health services as needed, while maintaining a professional and patient-centered approach.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 40 hours per week; day shift. 

We are offering a $1,000 sign-on bonus for this position!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Provide systematic assessment and nursing diagnosis of work-related injuries/illnesses.
• Coordinate and facilitate health surveillance, lost and restricted time care (related to a
• workplace injury) coordination and management.
• Monitor healthcare provider recommendations for appropriateness of accommodations,
• continuous treatment, and work regularly with CRL Occupational Health, Human
• Resources, Risk Management and Workers Compensation insurer.
• Advise managers/supervisors on light duty placement, ergonomics, or job modification.
• Track injured employee care and progress. Initiate and facilitate conferences regularly with
• physicians, therapists, and insurance adjusters about employee progress.
• Assist Human Resources and department management with planning for injured
• employees to return to work from leave.
• Work with management, employees, medical doctors, and insurance carriers in
• developing proper accommodation for returning employees.
• Provide health services in person and virtually, including health counseling and injury
• prevention education, first aid and medical treatment for minor injuries.
• Provide specific treatment for procedures specific to the sites hazards.
• Develop, implement, and maintain updated procedures and programs for employee workrelated
• medical issues aligned with Corporate Occupational Health.
• Maintain and safeguard confidentiality of employee health information and Workers
• Compensation records, understanding HIPAA (or country equivalent) and other privacy
• Responsible accurate and timely communication with designated site contact(s) if an
• employee requires care beyond first aid, limited duty restrictions or lost time which may be
• required to be recorded on the OSHA-300 Log.
• Partner with EHS&S to maintain records of incidents, injuries, first aid, near misses, Key
• Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and regularly stratify/analyze these data for severity and
• frequency, as needed.
• Monitor OSHA General Duty (or country equivalent) requirements and NIOSH research for
• worker health.
• Conduct communications, reviews and recommendations for workplace hazard detection,
• worker health and safety improvements in collaboration with plant management.
• Other duties as assigned or those duties that may be required as management deems necessary. 

Education and Experience  

• Certification in Occupational Health Nursing, preferred
• First Aid, CPR and AED certified
• If needed, NIOSH, CAOHC DOT Drug, and Alcohol testing
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and nursing Licensure by the state of
• practice, in good standing
• Proficient in basic office software applications
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Skills and Competencies  

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. 
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality.  
• Strong critical thinking skills, problem solving, and decision making.  
• Must have the ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, with attention to detail and accuracy.  
• Ability to create and edit written materials.  
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.  
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.  
• Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and clients. 
• Strong time management, organizational, and follow-through skills. 
• Ability to meet and exceed daily and weekly individual performance goals. 
• Ability to work independently as well as assist other team members when needed. 
• Requires regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.  

Computer Skills  

• Must be competent in the Windows operating system environment, Adobe Professional, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and learn other software as needed. 

Physical Demands  

• Requires sitting for long periods of time, working at a desk.  
• Some bending and stretching could be required.  
• Working under stress and use of computer/phone required.  
• Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard.  
• Occasionally may be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and/or crouch.  
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.  

Work Environment  

• Mainly indoor, office environment conditions. 
• The noise level is usually moderate.   
• Air quality is good, and temperature is controlled. 

This position has an hourly pay range of $50 - $52 per hour. Final compensation rate for this position depends on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications. 

Benefits for this position include paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and critical illness insurance; HSA, HRA, and FSA; life and disability insurance; EAP; 401K; legal and identity theft coverage; pet insurance and more. 

The preceding statements describe the general job responsibilities and individual’s qualifications inherent to this position. These are not intended to be construed as exhaustive lists. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, accurately, and safely. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. This job description may be reevaluated and/or modified at any time without notice.  

Every qualified individual has the same opportunity for recruitment, hire, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. 

Salary : $50 - $52