Sr. Occupational Health Nurse

Position Title: Sr. Occupational Health Nurse

Work Location: O'Fallon, MO 63368

Assignment Duration: 2+ Months

Shift: Part Time (work 24 hours a week)

Note: Candidates can choose any three days to work, except Fridays, as manufacturing at the O'Fallon site typically does not operate on Fridays.

Position Summary: The Sr. Occupational Health Nurse assesses the health needs of the employee population and worksite, ensuring health programs are in accordance to company policy, standards and applicable laws.

Background & Context: Employees in the 3 St. Louis facilities and, Surgical and Field Sales. Also communicate with other internal our organization occupational health and EHS&S professionals; external health care providers; and insurance administrators.

• Develop and implement site Wellness Programs and Health Care Initiatives.
• Case Management: Manage all cases to facilitate productivity, assuring appropriate care and return to work, including workers' compensation, family medical leave, ADAs, short/ long-term disability cases
• Assess healthcare needs, then implement and manage healthcare programs to improve health and facilitate return to work, maintain worker medical files

Qualification & Experience:

• Required Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent and active Missouri State license as a registered nurse
• Preferred Education: BSN
• Required Skills/Qualifications:
• Basic understanding of Federal and State regulations applicable to occupational health, as well as environment, health and safety
• Ability to work with a team &/or independently
• Ability to make independent nursing judgements, perform basic physical assessments, problem solve and have strong time management skills
• Strong computer, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize work assignments Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer Skills: Intermediate computer skills are essential in the use of electronic medical recordkeeping. Working knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint required. Other Skills and Abilities: Must be detail oriented, excellent communication skills, have the ability to multitask and possess great interpersonal skills.

• 2-3 years of experience in occupational health nursing &/or case management
• Experience in community health, ambulatory care, critical care or emergency nursing
• Certifications in occupational health nursing and case management
• CPR and basic life support provider and Instructor certification
• NIOSH (spirometry) & CAOHC (hearing conservation) certification