Occupational Health Nurse III
Job Title: Occupational Health Nurse III Job Location: Cornelia, GA Job Duration: 3 Months (possibility of extension) Job Summary: Entry to developing individual contributor, who works under close supervision. Services are provided under the mentorship or supervision of a Sr. Occupational Health Nurse or Health Services & Resources Supervisor and general direction of the designated physician (as required by law). Provides occupational health nursing, medical, and integrated services consistent with the policies, guidelines, objectives, and content of the Pharmaceutical Occupational Health program. Adheres to established privacy, safety, and confidentiality regulations. Principal Responsibilities: Provides nursing services and emergency (first-aid) treatments to employees who become ill or suffer an accident on company premises, arranging for transportation to another care provider, if needed. Notifies all concerned. Participates as an active member of the First Aid/Emergency Response Team. Under supervision of a physician, administers medications and performs various minor treatments or therapies for injured or ill employees. Administers injections for allergies and for overseas travel as directed by the physician. Provides various preventive health evaluations and tests in accordance with the company Health Services program protocols. Conducts health profiles, health evaluations and other services within the integrated employee Health Services & Resources strategy including but not limited to health promotion education, health screenings, drug screenings. Promote well-being resources and programs across your site, region, country, and/or globally to enhance our total employee health and well-being portfolio. Complies with policy, procedures, standard of nursing practice, written standing orders, protocols and medical directives as required by the company and State Nurse Practice Act. Maintains accurate clinical records, utilizing approved medical, nursing, and statistical formats, including computer technology. Advises and counsels employees within areas of core competency and integrated services and makes appropriate referrals (internal and external) when indicated. Provides advice, counsel, and access to education to and for first aid personnel. Develops knowledge of the occupational hazards/exposures, and treatment thereof, for the specific location. Assists in the process of medical leaves of absence and Workers’ Compensation as required. Participates in periodic evaluations (customers surveys, trend analysis, etc.) of the effectiveness of the Health Services & Resources services provided to the employees. Supports the operations of our Occupational Health Clinics. Assists in maintaining the health facility in an orderly, clean, and sanitary condition. Participates and advises employees on organization’s available services and facilities. Attends continuing education programs, maintains current nursing license and certifications. Participates in internal or cross functional projects and teams. Updates and maintains employee medical records in appropriate electronic medical records (EMR) systems. Understands and applies Pharmaceutical’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day-to-day interactions with team.
