Job description

Epitec

POSITION:

Occupational Health Nurse

JOB TYPE:

W-2, On-going Contract, Full-time, 3rd shift, 12-hour shifts, 3 days.

LOCATION:

Hollis, IL

JOB SUMMARY FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE:

• 3rd shift, 10:pm - 10:am, Thurs./Fri./Sat.
• This position serves as a highly skilled, autonomous occupational health nurse within the Corporate Medical Department. Incumbents typically have previous general healthcare, acute care, or occupational health experience. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated career progression through successively more advanced and complex administrative and clinical positions. While not required, due to the autonomy and accountability of the OHN IV position, incumbents will typically have significant experience in occupational health nursing, program management and supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE:

• The delivery of comprehensive nursing services related to employee illness and injury, fitness-for-duty evaluation, and return to work screening.
• Functions as an autonomous nurse with the ability to respond independently to the majority of clinical and administrative demands. Seeks consultation and expert support when needed.
• Acts as the local liaison with contracted health providers, including occupational health providers and providers for the health promotion examination.
• Responds to and even leads on-site medical emergency response. Likely participates on the facility Emergency Response Team (ERT) and has involvement or leadership in the crafting of facility Emergency Response Plans (ERP).
• Assumes responsibility for clinical administration, including the delegation of some basic duties to other clinic staff. Activities may include but are not limited to maintaining clinic order, delivering new employee orientation presentations, and maintaining metrics, measurements and documentation for corporate medical functions via paper records and/or the electronic medical record system and may serve as a resource for medical direction and support to other clinic nurses.
• When needed, adapts Corporate Medical policies and procedures to fit the needs of the local facility.
• Acts the liaison between local facility and the Corporate Medical Department to ensure medical services meet the expectations of the facility leadership and the employees:
• Supports Disability Case Management activities.
• Supports medical staff and outside entities in determining the work-relatedness of injuries, complying with governmental regulations, and conducting investigations.
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• Supports local safety team with injury investigations and facility safety walks.
• Supports the delivery of wellness communication and on-site wellness programming.
• Engages in a supportive role in special projects and program delivery.
• Conducts DOT drug testing and fit-for-duty evaluations.
• Conducts OSHA mandated and other surveillance exams.
• Seeks ways to innovate, improve and create best-in-class occupational medical practices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE:

• BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:
• RN - 5+ Years
• Bachelor's Degree - 0-1 Years
• Basic Computer Skills - 5+ Years
• CPR/BLS - 5+ Years
• OSHA - 5+ Years
• A bachelor's degree is typically preferred, or extensive experience.
• The position typically requires knowledge in various areas of occupational health and Human Resources, including but not limited to, OSHA compliance, ADA, EH&S, HR, ergonomics, health promotion, EMS, and/or education / training. In addition to the desired education, 5+ years of progressively responsible job-related experience in occupational medicine or acute care are typically required. Certifications in related fields highly desirable
• Desired Requirements: Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Must be able to learn and manipulate various on-line databases, such as but not limited to Cority.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in addition to outstanding clinical skills and judgment, the incumbent must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrate fundamental leadership capacity in order to drive Medical Department policies and initiatives throughout the facility.
• Must be well-organized and able to work autonomously, with limited direct supervision. The ability to maintain confidentiality is essential.

Why should you choose Epitec?

We started Epitec with a single focus, “Placing People First.” Knowing every good endeavor begins with listening and understanding, we’ve set about challenging every part of the employment process. Bringing the proper connections together for the perfect fit.

How is Epitec different?

Epitec gets to know our prospective employees, using these insights to locate the perfect placement for you. We are there, every step of the way. Providing a best-in-class compensation package combined with the opportunity to grow financially and personally through your work.

What is the result?

Epitec represents the world’s top companies and works to fill their open jobs with the world’s best talent. That’s led to Epitec servicing an impressive list of Fortune 100 companies. We've also won many awards, including one of Crain’s Detroit Business “Cool Places to Work,” and 101 Best & Brightest – local, national and elite winner. And that’s just the beginning, as we work to innovate the way the world thinks about employment.

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $42.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hollis, IL 61547-9784: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• CPR: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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