Occupational Health Nurse; Part Time Job Boston area,Massachusetts USA,Healthcare

Position: Occupational Health Nurse (Part Time)
Job Responsibilities

Workers Compensation injury and illness evaluation (within scope of practice), treatment and case management for sites as assigned
Clinical services at Occupational Health Center (s), sites as assigned (within scope of practice)
Deliver, as appropriate, all medical surveillance programs in compliance with Federal requirements and Company guidelines, including but not limited to:
Laboratory Animal Allergy, Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection, Powered Industrial Vehicle, Reproductive Risk Assessment, DOT, Hazmat, and any other surveillances needed based on risk assessments.
Maintain all medical information per OH, legal, HIPAA and ethical guidelines
Work closely with HSE on Industrial Hygiene data interpretation as related to surveillance/PPE; medical recommendations in work risk assessments; work related injuries and illnesses prevention; accommodations and return to work
Work with site managers and HR in regard to work accommodations, Return to work, EAP, fit for duty evaluations, ADA issues, etc.
Manage the MERT (Medical Emergency Response Team) to include ongoing training activities, Hepatitis B immunizations and AEDs for sites as assigned
Offer evaluation and treatment (within scope of practice) work related or non-work related injuries and illnesses and refer as appropriate
The OHN will provide nursing and OH support for sites as assigned
Assist in accident investigation to ensure completion of all action items related to the health of the employee
Utilize nursing knowledge, problem solving abilities and critical thinking skills to assess medical surveillance documentation to provide determinations related to the employees’ status in appropriate medical surveillance programs
Maintain the supplies and equipment of the site Health Centers as assigned
Manage OH issues remotely when appropriate and required
Provide Travel Consultations to employees
Visit the work-site periodically and document observations/recommendations

Skills

RN, with 3 or more years of experience

At least 2 years of occupational health experience in manufacturing and R&DOccupational Health certification preferred

Strong clinical assessment skills and comfort working autonomouslyCPR/AED certified

Experience in Biosafety preferred

Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills required

Knowledge of EAP, OSHA, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient computer skills

Registered Nurse or NP unrestricted nursing license

Education/

Experience:

Education/Experience

3 years of nursing experience2 years of occupational health experience

Strong clinical assessment skills and comfort working autonomously

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Proficient computer skillsCPR/AED certification required

Phlebotomy experience preferred

Case management experience

Knowledge of EAP, OSHA, FML, ADA, HIPAA.
Must be licensed to practice in state of MassachusettsRN AA Degree, with minimum 3-5 years of occ health experience, strongly preferred specific to pharma.

Bachelor's Degree, with minimum 2 years of occ health experience, strongly preferred specific to pharma.
In lieu of full off health experience, emergency department or critical care experience will be considered.

Previous medical surveillance background

Post hire physicals

Knowledge of EAP, OSHA, FML, ADA, HIPAA ? CPR/AED certification