Occupational Health Nurse

Category:

Healthcare

Employment Type:

Contract To Hire

Reference:

BH-384385

Occupational Health Nurse
needed for a contract
opportunity with Yoh's manufacturing client located in East Durhan, NY.
This RN will provide comprehensive health services to employees within the site.

Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Duration:
3 month contract with possible extension or direct placement
Pay:$32-48/hr DOE

What You'll Be Doing:

• Treating injuries and illnesses, conducting health assessments, promoting health and safety practices, and complying with occupational health regulations.
• Collaborates with management to develop health policies and programs that enhance workplace safety and employee well-being.
• Conduct pre-employment and periodic health assessments, as part of health surveillance programs.
• Provide first aid and emergency care for work related injuries and illnesses.
  Administer medications as prescribed by a physician.
• Monitor and follow up on employee health conditions and recovery process.
• Develop and implement health and wellness program.
• Provide health education designed to prevent injury and illness by promoting effective management of occupational and non-occupational health matters.
• Promote resources and employee benefits that support employee health and wellbeing.
• Conduct health education sessions and training topics such as disease prevention, stress management, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain accurate and confidential medical records, including use of Cority Electronic Medical Record system.
• Conduct workplace hazard assessments and participate in safety inspections.
• Identify employees with actual or potential occupational exposures, including chemical, biological, and physical hazards, and determine the need for baseline and annual medical surveillance.
• Manage workers compensation claims and coordinate return to work programs.
• Case-manage employees who are on medical restrictions, following the Employee request for Accommodation procedure, with the goal of keeping employee safe and productive at work. This involves collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health regulations and standards.
• Maintain qualified vendors, if needed, to provide health services.
• Develop and implement emergency response plans.
• Manage the site First Responders team, including facilitating annual refresher training and certifications.
• Participate in safety committee meetings and contribute to the development of health and safety policies.
• Provide recommendations to Site Leadership Team on safety, health and wellness matters.

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid nursing license.
• Certification in Occupational Health Nursing (COHN) or relevant experience is a plus.
• Nursing experience in an industrial setting is preferred
• BLS upon hire
• Previous experience in occupational health, emergency care, manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• Proficiency in using medical and office software.

• Join Yoh's extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh's vast network of opportunities.
• Weekends and holidays off
• Direct deposit & weekly epayroll