Highlights
Works with the Return to Work Case Manager on certain cases as needed; which includes conducting case management of claims, interacting with injured workers, HR and medical providers, gathering relevant information to assist in claim evaluation, managing to conclusion lost time claims. Provide nursing care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses via the following methods: symptomatic treatment, medical assessment, first aid, emergency transport, medical referrals, and appropriate follow-up and rehabilitation.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Clayton, NC |
| Industry | Management Consulting Services |
| Salary | $35–$40 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 2,000 to 2,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 2000 |
| Website | https://www.iconma.com/ |
Description
Our client, a Pharmaceutical company, is looking for a Staff Nurse for their Clayton, NC location.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Why Should You Apply?
Responsibilities:
- Provides client employees based in the US access to medical and health services with the objective of providing for optimal safe, efficient, and productive operations and optimal employee relations.
- Provide nursing care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses via the following methods: symptomatic treatment, medical assessment, first aid, emergency transport, medical referrals, and appropriate follow-up and rehabilitation.
- Provide and coordinate pre-placement physical exams, ongoing health assessments and employee health counseling and wellness coaching.
- Provide Hearing Conservation Program via audiometric testing, health education, referral and follow-up to appropriate resources, counsel and instruction on personal protective equipment, equipment selection, and evaluation of hearing protection compliance.
- Administer Vision Testing Program via vision testing, referral and follow-up to appropriate resources, assist by providing recommendations on personal protective equipment specific to employee health need. Evaluate visual capabilities of the employee to determine if individual can perform the primary and essential functions required for the job according to cGMP standards.
- Provide occupational health services to plasma center locations throughout the US. Perform telephonic triage of injury events to determine the level of care needed for the injured worker.
- Employee Medical Files, Industrial Hygiene Monitoring Records, Workers Compensation carrier forms, disability records, medical surveillance records and logs and return to work notes.
- Administer Respiratory Protection Program via arrangement for on site and off site testing and periodic physical examinations, education in the proper use of personal protective equipment, evaluation of respiratory program compliance.
- Collaborate with Health Management Services management in the formation of expense and capital budgeting for all Occupational Health Department activities. Comparison shop and order all supplies and equipment for the department, evaluation for cost, quality, and service.
- Works with the Return to Work Case Manager on certain cases as needed; which includes conducting case management of claims, interacting with injured workers, HR and medical providers, gathering relevant information to assist in claim evaluation, managing to conclusion lost time claims.
- Coordinate Employee Assistance Program and work/life balance activities by serving as liaison between employees and contractor counselors, reviewing quality of service and results with upper management. Recommend enhancements or improvements to the program including supervisory training topics.
- The Staff Nurse RN will serve as a lead in managing the immunization programs. The RN administers all immunizations to employees per CDC recommended guidelines. client vaccination program includes the following job related risk vaccines: Hepatitis B Vaccine, Rabies, Tetanus and Diptheria. The RN will conduct applicable testing to determine whether further injections or titers are required. The RN will serve as a lab lead while providing support to QA and R&D lab operations and also traveling to nearby sites to perform venipuncture. The RN will respond to on site emergencies and will be the lead in determining treatment needs. Will coordinate arrangements for emergency transportation and the appropriate medical referrals after initial treatment is rendered. The RN should work to stay abreast of curren changes in the field of occupational helath by attending regular meeting hosted by a professional organization in their local area. The RN is expected to make regular rounds through the manufacturing, plasma and support areas of plant as part to maintain or increase awareness of the respective areas.
- The Staff Nurse RN reports directly to the Clinical Nursing Supervisor. The RN serves as the site expert medical authority pertaining to medical decisions which must be made.
- The Staff Nurse RN consults with the national medical consultant physician, but is expected to make decisions based upon a combination of written directives, legal requirements, precedent, and previous experience. The RN is regularly in contact with physicians who are providing non-occupational and occupational medical care and rehabilitation for employees. During these discussions the RN must know the employee's job, discuss work restrictions with the attending physician, and reach consensus with the physician about job placement. This often requires restrictions of work. These dialogues are sensitive and very important to the operation of the facility.
Requirements:
- Incumbent knowledge should include an overall understanding of occupational health. Training in CPR, emergency first aid, immunology, ergonomics, and experience with industrial hygiene monitoring.
- Position requires graduation from an accredited Bachelors of Science or Associate Degree in nursing program. State licensure is also required.
- A minimum of 3-5 years of related experience in Occupational Health Nursing, medical assessment, emergency medical care, clinic work, and/or public health nursing. Incumbent must be licensed to practice nursing in the state of North Carolina/California (depending on location). Certification via the American Board of Occupational Health Nursing COHN-S OR COHN is preferred.
Why Should You Apply?
- Health Benefits
- Referral Program
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
Benefits
401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
About Company
ICONMA is a global information consulting management firm providing Professional Staffing Services and Project-Based Solutions for organizations in a broad range of industries.
- Corporate Headquarters in Troy, Michigan; 20+ locations worldwide.
- Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE); certified by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC); and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
- Founded in 2000
- 2000+ Employees
The company was founded on the principle that success is derived from delivering high quality service and resources in the most responsive, flexible, and innovative way. ICONMA invests in people and resources with a single goal: To provide our customers with the highest quality service in the most responsive manner. Through its network of offices, ICONMA provides the resources to help clients maintain their competitive advantage.