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Occupational Health Licensed Practical Nurse - Occupational Health - part time 34/ hours a week - Bridgeport AL
The Occ Health Nurse oversees and manages the administrative, clinical and operational nursing duties including:
CARE COORDINATION:
Support & Coordination of care for Onsite/Near-Site Model
Coordinator for Community Resources:Collaborates for program development, including but not limited to onsite preventative services, primary care/specialist referrals for Employees
WORKER’S COMPENSATION:
Case Management to facilitate Worker’s Comp process, facilitate referrals, assuring appropriate care, prescriptions, facilitate scheduling studies and return to work assessments
Attend Plant Safety Meetings, review injuries
Resource for Work Comp guidelines to injured employees
Assists in documentation of Work Comp Injury for personnel
Coordinates Work Comp Modified Duty with Client’s Supervisors & Safety
OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE:
Evaluation of all work injury Return to Works
Responsibility for all Influenza Flu Events for respective facility
Serve as Subject Matter Expert for development of programs and services as determined need by Collaborate with Environmental Health and Safety, Operations and Human Resources
Educate employees on Safe Work Environment and Prevention
Coordinates Hearing Preservation Program with referrals to ENT as appropriate
Coordinates Onsite Events, Mammography, Blood Drives and Monthly Health topics
MEDICAL MANAGEMENT:
Evaluation and treat all injuries, illnesses and medical conditions in an efficient and professional manner within nursing scope of practice and guidelines
Assisting in medical emergencies
Taking vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and weight
Basic wound care including cleaning and bandaging injured areas
Giving Immunizations under Physician Orders
Support and Encourage Medical Management Plans of Patients—blood pressure checks; blood glucose checks
Assist in coordinating Onsite EAP Counseling after an event and ongoing education
PREVENTION:
Wellness Campaigns (every month) that covers every shift and breakroom
Identification of Prevention and Health Opportunities
Promotion of Immunizations
Attends monthly safety meetings
Assists with Coaching programs, as needed
HEALTH COACHING
Education of Prevention, Chronic Disease and Health Opportunities
Initial Goal Setting to achieve improvement in health outcomes
Steerage into Health & Wellness programs, including but not limited to pilots
ADMINISTRATIVE:
Responsible for all medical supplies for occupational office
Assures compliance with regulatory requirements, CLIA & OSHA
Charting within Electronic Health Record
Qualifications:
Licensed Practical Nurse with active Alabama Nursing License, in good standing
At least 2 or more years of LPN experience
CPR Certificate—American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Electronic Health Record and computer skills required
Ability to work clinic hours:
Monday 6 am – 2 pm
Tuesday: 9:30 am – 6:30 pm
Wednesday: 7 am- 12 pm
Thursday: 9:30 am – 6:30 pm
Friday 6 am – 12 pm
Bonus points for:
Knowledge/Experience of the manufacturing industry
Knowledge/Experience with occupational health nursing
Knowledge of recordable and non-recordable accidents
This is a 34 hour/week role. PTO, paid company holidays, 401k with company match and comprehensive benefits and perks are offered.
This role is based in the health center in Bridgeport, AL.
Please note that you must meet our posting guidelines to be eligible for consideration. Policy can be reviewed at this link.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.