Occupational Health Nurse (s498)

12+ month ONSITE Contract role with strong potential to extend. Part-Time – 24 hours per week, 3 days per week (days are flexible). REQUIRED: RN degree with minimum of 2+ years Occupational Health or ER experience. 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. Must have some Occupational Health experience on the resume.

Lenox Executive Search is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Nurse to fill a 12+ month, with potential to extend, contractual role with a global pharmaceutical company in Waltham, MA.Must have a Massachusetts Board of Nursing Registered Nursing License-unrestricted license.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university
• Registered Nursing Degree
• Massachusetts Board of Nursing Registered Nursing License-unrestricted license
• 2+years’ experience in Occupational Health or Emergency Room nursing
• Strong clinical assessment skills and comfort working independently
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Proficient computer skills a must & strong critical problem-solving skills
• Strong triage skills & Good assessment skills are a must
• CPR/AED certified
• Phlebotomy experience
• Pharma industry experience a BIG PLUS
• Nursing home and Rehab experience is not a good fit for this role.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE:

• Provide basic first aid to employees
• Workers’ Compensation injury and illness evaluation (within the scope of practice), treatment, and case management
• Work closely with HSE regarding 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
• Assist in accident investigation to ensure completion of all action items related to the health of the employee
• Monitor Covid-19 cases and follow NAOH Covid-19 protocols
• Ensure medical surveillance for employees (Vision, Respiratory, HAZMAT, Hearing) are accurate and up to date through direct communication with employees, managers, and HSE.
• Manage the MERT (Medical Emergency Response Team) to include ongoing training activities
• Hepatitis B immunizations and AEDs for sites as assigned
• Work with site managers and HR regarding work accommodations, return to work, EAP, fit-for-duty evaluations, ADA issues, etc.
• Maintain all medical information per OH, legal, HIPAA, and ethical guidelines
• Appraise safety and health hazards in the work environment during site rounds
• Documenting employee injuries & Illnesses, including follow-up and referrals
• Maintain AEDs and first aid supplies through monthly checks
• Maintain the supplies and equipment of the site Health Center as assigned
• Utilize nursing knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and critical thinking skills to assess medical surveillance documentation to provide determinations related to the employee’s status in appropriate medical surveillance programs
• Support site-specific wellness initiatives
• Provide Travel Consultations to employees