Registered Nurse
IMCS Group · Hendersonville, NC
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Primary responsibilities for this position include injury/illness assessment, triage treatment and continuityof care. In addition, conducting health surveillance programs, providing health education,ergonomic assessments, case management and facilitating return to work are all essentialcomponents of this position. The OHN collaborates with human resources, legal and safety toensure compliance with state and federal regulatory programs such as OSHA, ADA, HIPAA and FMLA.Knowledge and Skills:BSN or BS with 3-5 years occupational health experience preferredOccupational Health Certification preferredStrong clinical assessment skills and comfortable working autonomouslyCPR/AED certifiedNIOSH approved Spirometry course completion preferredCAOHC certification preferred (can be obtained)Case Management experience requiredStrong critical thinking and problem-solving skills requiredKnowledge of EAP, OSHA, FMLA, ADA, HIPAARegistered Nurse with unrestricted licenseOccupational knowledge to include epidemiology, occupational and environmentalhealth, toxicology, safety, industrial hygieneNice to have: Certified Otorhinolaryngology Nurse (CORLN) credential through the NCBOHNPrincipal Accountabilities:Workers compensation injury and illness evaluation, treatment and case managementLeave of absence management STD & FMLAManagement Occupational Health Clinic to include staffing and suppliesManage and deliver all medical surveillance and medical clearance programs for siteMaintain all medical information per OH, legal, HIPAA and ethical guidelinesWork collaboratively with Safety, and Industrial Hygiene in regard to medical recommendations in risk assessments, surveillance, medical clearance, work related injuries/prevention, accommodations/return to workWork with HR and site management in regard to work accommodations, return to work, EAP, Fit for Duty, ADA, Drug and Alcohol, etc…Assist Safety in regard to the medical aspect of the Emergency Response TeamOffer evaluation and treatment (within scope of practice) work related or non-work related injuries and illnesses and refer as appropriateAssist in accident investigation from medical perspectiveVaccinations as appropriate for site