Occupational Health Nurse Specialist

apartment Proactive MD location_onGreenville, SC, US

People are a company's greatest resource, which is why caring for employees and keeping them healthy is so important. Proactive MD offers a comprehensive health management solution that extends well beyond the clinic walls. Access to on-site physicians, full direct primary care services, and excellent client support are the hallmarks of our program. By engaging a workforce and offering them a personal relationship with a primary care physician, we can deliver measurably better outcomes, making people happier, healthier, and more productive while significantly lowering overall medical costs for employers. We put employees' health first because amazing care yields amazing results. We are the next generation of workplace health centers.

Job Summary

The Occupational Health Nurse Specialist’s responsibilities include assisting and supporting the Occupational Health Nurse Manager implementation and maintenance of Occupational Health programming across the Proactive MD and client needs nation-wide. Policies and procedures, notification processes, equipment and software compatibility, triage planning, services workflow, etc. are all subject material to be uniformly developed, implemented and audited.

Preference to EST and CST time zone candidates

30% travel expected

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Maintain a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, providers, and co-workers in accordance with our Service Delivery Standards and Core Values
Assists with pre-implementation site assessments and client discussions
Assist with tracking of required personnel certifications and equipment calibrations related to OH service offerings across all Proactive MD Health Centers
Assists in developing and updating Occupational Health policies and procedure guidelines in line with all applicable DOT, OSHA, NIOSH and other federally mandated laws, regulations and requirements
Assist with Occupational Health service implementation process and tracking of all steps to completion
Coordinate Occupational Health training to appropriate care team members to function independently at the highest clinical standards utilizing best practice approaches
Ability to perform necessary testing such as EKG’s, Spirometry testing, visual acuity screenings, audiometric testing, and drug and alcohol testing
Perform routine site and chart audits to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and workflows along with any applicable laws, regulations, and requirements
Maintain document storage ensuring relevant and current documents are available for reference by key internal personnel
Assist with the development of Occupational Health training materials for health center staff
Assist with providing hands-on education and clinical oversight to clinical support staff
Assist with internal employee health program needs
Participate in meetings and in-services as requested

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Required:

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
Holds a current and active licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse
Minimum one year of direct occupational health clinical experience in an outpatient setting
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association valid for at least 90 days after start date
A firm understanding and experience with Occupational Health and Safety programs
Demonstrated knowledge of occupational health related regulatory guidelines and standards (DOT, OSHA, NIOSH)
Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office products use including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Experience and proficiency using an EMR application in a healthcare setting
Strong organization and communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively and maintain working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds
Ability to prioritize needs and plan work accordingly while being nimble to changing priorities based on business needs
Ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies
Current BLS certification or ability to obtain within the first 90 days of hire
DOT Breath Alcohol Technician certification or ability to obtain within the first 90 days of hire
DOT Urine Specimen Collector certification or ability to obtain within the first 90 days of hire
Must be willing to travel

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from a four-year college or university
Certified Occupational Health Nurse-COHN/COHN-S certification
Spirometry Certification- NIOSH approved
Occupational Hearing Conservationist certification- CAOHC approved
Direct experience conducting hands-on education and clinical training
Direct experience with auditing and performing quality assurance audit processes
Direct experience with providing the following occupational health services to patients:

Audiometric Testing, Drug and Alcohol Testing, OSHA Medical Surveillance Program Administration, Respirator Fit Testing, Respirator Medical Evaluations, Spirometry Testing, and Work-related Illness/Injury Care.

Knowledge of work-related injury workers’ compensation claim processes

TRAVEL

Infrequent, domestic travel may be required and should be expected to be less than 30% of the position’s overall responsibilities.

Proactive MD is firmly committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, amnesty status, or veteran status applicable to state and federal laws.

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