Job Description

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&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

Education/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.
• Must be licensed to practice in state of Massachusetts
• 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.
• 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

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