Occupational Health Nurse

Immediate need for a talented Occupational Health Nurse. This is a 06+ months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Mountain Home, AR(Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID: 26-00349

Pay Range: $35 - $41/hour.  Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities;

• Provide immediate care of employee injuries and illnesses, including coordinating a medical emergency response team.
• Maintain appropriate job placement and health surveillance of employees. Examples include: required hearing conservation program and audiometry, respiratory surveillance, and management of reproductive and chemical hazard exposures.
• Maintain an effective case management program including coordination with other health care professionals, human resources, department managers, and insurance carrier representatives or third party administrators to facilitate timely return to work and appropriate utilization of benefits.
• Facilitates and coordinates a risk-based health promotion program to enhance employee and family wellbeing.
• Provides health-related counseling for employees within the scope of nursing knowledge and practice.
• Partners with other health and safety professionals to recognize health hazards and safety risk factors in the workplace that may cause negative health impacts among employees. Actively participates in determining strategies to reduce those risks.
• Participates in the periodic evaluation of the facility occupational health program and takes measures to achieve continuous improvement. Stays within the OH budget.
• Promote positive working relationships with an external physician to provide support as needed for the occupational health program.
• Responsible for the on-site drug-testing program, including follow-up with outcomes as appropriate.
• Uses basic ergonomic principles to perform simple office ergonomic assessments. Works with EHS to support risk reduction for employees experiencing potentially work-related musculoskeletal symptoms.
• Maintains professional continuing education and secures task-based certification as appropriate to practice (ex. pulmonary function, hearing testing).
• Facilitates compliance with applicable health and safety regulations.
• Normal working schedule will be 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Occasional flexibility in hours to meet the needs of a 24/7 facility operation.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience: 

• Key skills; Registered Nurse or R.N.
• Certification in CPR/first aid
• Must hold a valid Arkansas Registered Nursing Licensure
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, decision making and independent nursing judgment
• Proficient in computer program use
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills
• Physically able to respond in emergency situations
• Occasional travel required via motor vehicle or commercial airline.
• Skills in decision-making, problem-solving, and independent nursing judgment
• Must hold a valid Arkansas Registered Nursing Licensure.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a clinical nurse setting
• BSN preferred
• OH Certification preferred
• Physical / Safety Requirements
• Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends
• Use of hands and fingers to manipulate office equipment is required
• Position requires standing and walking for extended periods of time
• Sitting at desk, using hands to write and operate computer.
• Ability to talk, both on the phone and in person.
• Physically able to respond to emergencies in plant.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Occasional travel required via motor vehicle or commercial airline.
• Primary work is indoors.

Our client is a leading Healthcare Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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