Occupational Health Nurse

Title: Occupational Health Nurse
Location: Waltham, MA
Duration: 12 Months+ Possible Extension 

Pay Range- $60-$66/hr 

Fully Onsite Role
24 Hours per week

Description:
The Occupational Health Nurse will provide critical clinical support to the R&D and Manufacturing operations to her assigned sites
Individual will deliver the occupational health services needed to meet or exceed regulatory compliance and company guidelines. The right candidate will be instrumental in implementing and delivering occupational health programs to employees in order to achieve a healthy and safe work environment.

Major Responsibilities:
•Workers Compensation injury and illness evaluation (within Product of practice), treatment and case management for sites as assigned
•Clinical services at Occupational Health Center (s), sites as assigned (within Product 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 Product 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

Knowledge and Skills:
List knowledge/skills required incl. any required educational qualifications
• 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

Job Related 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.

Minimum Education:
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.