Occupational Health Nurse - Chicago, United States - Assured Healthcare Staffing LLC
Description
We are seeking experienced Occupational Health Nurses to join our team in our Palatine, IL and Chicago, IL locations. As an Occupational Health Nurse, you will be responsible for providing medical care and support to employees in the workplace. Your role will involve assessing and treating work-related injuries and illnesses, conducting health screenings, and promoting employee wellness.
* This is a temp position with the potential of becoming permanent.
If you are a dedicated Occupational Health Nurse looking for a challenging role in a dynamic workplace, we encourage you to apply
Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
*Performing initial assessment of employee complaints/symptoms as they may relate to personal or work-related injuries/illnesses and determining proper case management consistent with applicable personal health or Workers' Compensation case management protocols.
* Responding to medical emergencies and render appropriate levels of care within the nurse's scope of practice and expectations.
* Medical case management of the company's Short-Term Disability Pay, Workers' Compensation, FMLA and ADA requirements.
*Facilitating the company's medical surveillance programs including hearing conservation and respirator programs.
* Assisting in the development and implementation of health and wellness disease management clinic initiatives.
* Assisting in and/or determining OSHA recordability of work-related injuries/illnesses.
*Assisting with Non-Occupational and Occupational decisions related to injury/illnesses.
* Performing on-site job analysis when necessary (e.g. Transitional Return-to-Work assignments).
* Providing basic services as a team member within all areas of Health Services' responsibilities.
* Familiar with office and manufacturing ergonomics, applications, and principles.
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 1st and 2nd shift available (shifts dependent on location).
To apply job, at a minimum, you must have the following:
*Bachelor's degree in nursing and Certification Occupational Health Nursing; Master's degree preferred.
*4- 5 years as a Certified Occupational Health Nurse experience.
*4-5 years in a Manufacturing / Production facility / Onsite Clinic experience.
* Case Management Audiology Technician Pulmonary Function Technician (preferred). *
*Current CPR Certification.
* Experience with emergency response and clinical assessment.
* Intermediate to advanced PC skills using Microsoft Office and other Electronic Medical Records (EMR) programs.
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