Occupational Health Nurse

Title: Occupational Health Nurse

Location: Austin TX

Duration: 6 months (Might get extended depending on performance)

Shift Timings: 2:30 PM 11:00 PM

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Case Management: Oversee care for occupational injuries and illnesses including health assessments treatment plans and coordination with medical providers. Collaborate with management on accommodations and rehabilitation needs for recovering employees.
• Record Keeping: Maintain both paper and electronic medical records for current and former employees and file medical records accurately.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as an expert on leave of absence and workers compensation programs under HR guidance.
• Disability Claims Evaluation: Review weekly disability claims to ensure proper recovery time and facilitate returntowork processes coordinating closely with payroll.
• Workplace Assessments: Conduct walkthrough assessments at the Austin and Round Rock facilities to understand plant processes and recommend job accommodations.
• Hazard Identification: Identify workplace hazards and assist in developing risk reduction strategies with the nurse supervisor.
• Fitness for Duty Assessments: Evaluate employees physical capabilities to ensure appropriate job placements based on established standards.
• Policy Development: Assist in creating sitespecific policies and monitor compliance with company and federal guidelines.
• Infection Control: Maintain infection control protocols and ensure compliance with biohazard waste disposal regulations.
• OSHA Standards: Apply OSHA standards to health surveillance programs conducting regular audits and managing related programs.
• Wellness Program Management: Administer and evaluate the companys wellness program focused on health promotion and risk reduction.
• Educational Initiatives: Develop and deliver training materials on occupational health issues and conduct new hire orientation sessions.
• Additional Duties: Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to exercise independent judgment in treating injuries and illnesses.
• Strong understanding of medical recordkeeping.
• Capability to work under pressure and manage interruptions.
• Proficient in providing customer service with a focus on both business and employee needs.
• Diplomatic communication skills for collaboration across departments.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for all employee levels.
• Knowledge of FMLA Texas Workers Compensation HIPAA and privacy laws.
• Proficiency in case management and operation of Occupational Health lab equipment.
• Strong computer skills.

Minimum Qualifications Education & Experience

• At least 18 years of age.
• Bachelors Degree and certification in Occupational Health Nursing preferred.
• Licensed registered nurse in Texas with experience in Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Flexibility to work overtime or oncall as needed.
• Fastpaced clinic/office setting with frequent interruptions.
• Exposure to manufacturing and cleanroom environments.
• High concentration required for effective management of office traffic.
• Dexterity needed for first aid and lab work with potential exposure to infectious agents.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted.

Additional Details

• Does the position allow for the worker to be virtual/remote : No
• Shore Options Available for this Position : Onshore Only
• Critical Position : No
• Professional References Required for this position : No
• Driving Assignment : No
• Timekeeping Method : Direct Entry
• Job Posting Description Comments : This is a temp to perm. Success full candidate will be converted to a full time employee after 6 months of satisfactory performance.
• Select Shift &Schedule : Austin TX2nd shiftMondayFriday
• Enter Shift Times : 2:30p 11p