Occupational Health Nurse

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is seeking to hire a Occupational Health Nurse for our client in Fairburn, GA
Benefits Available
Weekly Pay
$42.00/Hour
Shift: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7am to 4pm
Interview: Phone interview, top candidates will be invited to an Onsite Interview
Ideal Candidate:
RN Nurse
Manufacturing or occupational experience
Flexible with hours
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Experience working with Cority a plus

The Occupational Health Nurse is responsible for promoting the health and well-being of client employees
at the Fairburn Insulation and Atlanta Roofing facilities
This individual will coordinate all Corporate Health and
Medical Services processes and activities and will provide leadership on health-related issues for employees,
supervisors, and facility leadership teams
This non-supervisory position is responsible for the provision and
management of occupational health and wellness services at the plants
Duties include coordinating health initiatives
on behalf of employees and contractors, individually, and in partnership with the local medical community when
applicable
The incumbent will interact and collaborate with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders to
prevent and manage injuries and illnesses and to promote health, wellness, productivity, and safety within the
facilities/plants
This will be accomplished by planning, implementing and managing health-related programs,
engaging in first aid treatment, and case managing both work-related and non-work-related injuries and illnesses.
The occupational nurse will be accountable to lead successful wellness initiatives and track metrics at the plant
The
position also works closely with Disability Case Managers, Workers Compensation Claims Adjustors, Human
Resources Professionals and Environmental Health & Safety Leaders.
This position is located at the client Plant in Fairburn, GA and reports to the Environmental Health and
Safety Leader & Human Resources Leader
There is dotted line reporting responsibility to the Enterprise Corporate
Health and Medical Services Director.
Responsibilities
Live the Safety stand, adhere to the safety responsibilities.
Metrics
Implement a personal safety action plan and review with leader
Work with medical providers in ensuring quality medical treatment for our employees associated with
occupational illnesses/injuries
Partner with plant leadership in driving a zero-injury culture.
Lead the Wellness Pillar in our TPM journey.
Ensuring compliance with various policies and regulations
Metrics
Schedule/evaluate all pre-placement, medical surveillance, preventative care, health promotion, referrals and
fit for duty exams
Provide nursing care to plant employees at Fairburn as needed and make referrals as necessary.
Annual audiometric testing, vision exams, pulmonary function exams and fit testing.
Ensuring quality care at the right price
Metrics
Clinical management
of facility clinic and administrative management of other occupational health clinics
within your designated region
Work closely with Disability Case Manager and Workers Comp
Adjustor in managing both occupational and
non-occupational illness/injury cases along with ensuring prompt but appropriate return to duty
Work with plant leadership, disability, claims adjustor and medical providers in controlling medical costs
Promoting good health for our employees
Metrics
Champion employee health and wellness initiatives such as Healthy Living and other sponsored events and
achieve specified participation levels
Review medical surveillance exam data and conduct follow ups with employees within specified guidelines
Evaluate employee physical conditioning and assess risks associated with using the equipment in the Fitness
Center
Job Requirements
Experience:
BSN is preferred as the basic preparation for entry into professional practice, but three (3) year diploma or
two (2) year associate degree is acceptable with RN licensure in the state(s) of practice with five (5) years of
occupational health experience.
Licenses and Certifications: (Required)
Licensed registered Nurse
Certified Occupational Health Nurse (or eligible and willing to take the exam)
Current CAOHC audiometry certification
Current NIOSH approved spirometry training
Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of Occupational Health Nursing science and OSHA regulations and other regulatory requirements
Knowledge of State nurse practice acts, applicable board of pharmacy statutes, and applicable ethical guidelines
Personal Characteristics:
Possess interpersonal skills to work with people with different management and learning styles and cultural
diversities
Computer skills and knowledge sufficient to operate current PC office suite of software and Health &
Medical Services database
Adaptable to change
Ability to work with groups and independently
Ability to lead teams
Problem solving abilities and an analytical thought process
Presentation and communication skills
Knowledge of current preventative health care strategies
Ability to effectively coach and counsel employees on health issues