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216610 - Occupational Health Nurse

Industry
SCI
Region
AR-Arkansas
City
Mountain Home
State
AR
Rate
Up to $45.31 DOE
Duration
6 months
Description

Chipton Ross is seeking an Occupation Health Nurse for a contract opportunity in Mountain Home, AR.



BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

  • May be a solo practitioner, manager, educator, consultant, nurse practitioner, case manager, and/or corporate director. Will often work with members of an occupational health and safety team (i.e. medicine, safety, industrial hygiene, etc.).
  • Critical thinking, problem-solving, decision making and independent nursing judgment
  • Proficient in computer program use
  • Solid communication and interpersonal skills
  • Certification in CPR/first aid
  • 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.

    • POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Direct Patient Care R.N. or LPN specialized in providing a safe work environment for employees.
  • 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.

    • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • 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.

    • REQUIRED EDUCATION:

  • Relevant Bachelors Degree or certification required.

    • WORK HOURS:

    08:00AM - 05:00PM M-F with some flexibility
  • Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends


    • Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.

    Contact
    Silmese Graves
    sgraves@chiptonross.com
    CHIPTON-ROSS, INC.
    11832 Fishing Point Drive, Suite 100
    Newport News, VA 23606

    Phone: (757) 595-0005 x261 or (877) 244-5418 x261

    Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.

    Employment will be contingent on candidate clearing pre-employment drug screen and background check.

    Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.