What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Health Nurse position at Hillrom?
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Summary
Responsible for implementing an effective occupational health program at the facility level. The OHN acts as a business partner to maximize productivity and reduce health related costs. OH program elements include: immediate care for illness and injury, health surveillance, job placement, regulatory compliance, case management and health promotion. Provides healthcare services to employees or persons who become ill or injured at the facility. Practices within the parameters of professional licensure to ensure consistency with legal, labor, regulatory and Corporate requirements.
What you'll be doing
Implements a facility-level occupational health program to meet employee health risks.
Provides a system for the immediate care of employee and visitor injuries and illnesses, including coordinating a medical emergency response team. Actively participates in the root cause analysis process to understand those events.
Implements appropriate job placement and health surveillance of employees. Examples include: required hearing conservation program and audiometry, respiratory surveillance, and management of reproductive and chemical hazard exposures.
Maintains a documentation system for occupational health record keeping and confidentiality. Responsible for all required reporting (i.e., OSHA, Workers Compensation, etc.).
Implements an effective case management program including coordination with other health care professionals, human resources, department managers, and insurance carrier representatives or third party administrators to facilitate timely return to work and appropriate utilization of benefits.
Facilitates and coordinates a risk-based health promotion program to enhance employee and family wellbeing.
Provides health-related counseling for employees within the scope of nursing knowledge and practice.
Partners with other health and safety professionals to recognize health hazards and environmental risk factors in the workplace that may cause negative health impacts among employees. Actively participates in determining strategies to reduce those risks.
Participates in the periodic evaluation of the facility occupational health program and takes measures to achieve continuous improvement. Stays within the OH budget.
Establishes a relationship with an external physician to provide support as needed for the occupational health program.
Responsible for the on-site drug-testing program, including follow-up with outcomes as appropriate.
Uses basic ergonomic principles to perform simple office ergonomic assessments. Works with EHS to support risk reduction for employees experiencing potentially work-related musculoskeletal symptoms.
Maintains professional continuing education and secures task-based certification as appropriate to practice (ex. pulmonary function, hearing testing).
Facilitates compliance with applicable health and safety regulations.
Qualifications
Critical thinking and decision making skills
Proficient in computer program use
Solid communication and interpersonal skills
Certification in CPR/first aid
Physically able to respond in emergency situations
What you'll bring
Registered nurse with current license to practice required
Minimum 3 years of experience in a clinical nurse setting
BSN preferred
OH Certification preferred
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all our employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. To that end, this position has a salary range of $52,800 to $132,000 and also includes an annual incentive bonus. The above range represents the expected salary range for this position. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location
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Salary : $52,800 - $132,000
