USA-Occupational Health Nurse Clinical 25-08542

HireTalent Diversity Staffing and Recruiting Firm
US - Massachusetts - Billerica
January 11, 2025
Medical

Job Title : USA-Occupational Health Nurse (Clinical)

Job Duration: 12 months on W2

Job Location: Waltham, MA

Fully Onsite Role

24 Hours per week

The Occupational Health Nurse will provide critical clinical support to the R&D and Manufacturing operations to her assigned sites

Individual will deliver the occupational health services needed to meet or exceed regulatory compliance and company guidelines. The right candidate will be instrumental in implementing and delivering occupational health programs to employees in order to achieve a healthy and safe work environment.

Major 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

Knowledge and Skills: List knowledge/skills required incl. any required educational qualifications

RN, with 3 or more years of experience
At least 2 years of occupational health experience in manufacturing and R&D
Occupational Health certification preferred
Strong clinical assessment skills and comfort working autonomously
CPR/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

Job Related Experience

3 years of nursing experience
2 years of occupational health experience
Strong clinical assessment skills and comfort working autonomously
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Proficient computer skills
CPR/AED certification required
Phlebotomy experience preferred
Case management experience
Knowledge of EAP, OSHA, FML, ADA, HIPAA.

Minimum Education

RN 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.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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