Occupational Health Nurse

Integrated Resources, Inc ( IRI ); Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Occupational Health Nurse to provide essential clinical support in a fully onsite role. This position involves delivering occupational health services that ensure a safe and healthy work environment, focusing on regulatory compliance and employee well-being. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in occupational health, excellent clinical assessment skills, and the ability to work autonomously. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to the health and safety of employees in the pharmaceutical manufacturing and biotechnology research sectors.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice in Massachusetts.
• 3-5 years of occupational health experience preferred, specific to pharma.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support for R&D and Manufacturing operations.
• Deliver occupational health services to meet regulatory compliance.

Skills

Occupational Health Experience

Clinical Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Phlebotomy

Education

RN AA Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

OSHA Regulations

EAP Knowledge

HIPAA Compliance

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Health Nurse

Location: Waltham, MA

Duration: 12 Month (High Possible for Extension)

Note:

• Fully onsite role Open to candidates willing to relocate at their own expense 24 hours per week
• Preferred days T-W-TH flex on workdays Scheduled hours 8am- 4:30pm or 8:30-5pm Waltham sites are specifically research development

Must Have Experience:

• Must be licensed to practice in state of Massachusetts
• RN AA Degree, with minimum 3-5 years of occ health experience, strongly preferred specific to pharma.
• Bachelor's Degree, with minimum 2 years of occ health experience, strongly preferred specific to pharma.
• In lieu of full off health experience, emergency department or critical care experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of EAP, OSHA, FML, ADA, HIPAA
• CPR/AED certification

Nice to Have/ Preferred Skills:

• Preferred Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of experience in Occ Health Case management experience preferred, workman's’ comp experience
• Phlebotomy experience preferred

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Fully Onsite Role

The Occupational Health Nurse will provide critical clinical support to the R&D and Manufacturing operations to her assigned sites. Individual will deliver the occupational health services needed to meet or exceed regulatory compliance and company guidelines. 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.

Major Responsibilities:

• Workers Compensation injury and illness evaluation (within scope of practice), treatment and case management for sites as assigned
• Clinical services at Occupational Health Center (s), sites as assigned (within scope of practice)
• Deliver, as appropriate, all medical surveillance programs in compliance with Federal requirements and Company guidelines, including but not limited to: Laboratory Animal Allergy, Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection, Powered Industrial Vehicle, Reproductive Risk Assessment, DOT, Hazmat, and any other surveillances needed based on risk assessments.
• Maintain all medical information per OH, legal, HIPAA and ethical guidelines
• Work closely with HSE on 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
• Work with site managers and HR in regard to work accommodations, Return to work, EAP, fit for duty evaluations, ADA issues, etc.
• Manage the MERT (Medical Emergency Response Team) to include ongoing training activities, Hepatitis B immunizations and AEDs for sites as assigned
• Offer evaluation and treatment (within scope of practice) work related or non-work related injuries and illnesses and refer as appropriate
• The OHN will provide nursing and OH support for sites as assigned.
• Assist in accident investigation to ensure completion of all action items related to the health of the employee
• Utilize nursing knowledge, problem solving abilities and critical thinking skills to assess medical surveillance documentation to provide determinations related to the employees’ status in appropriate medical surveillance programs
• Maintain the supplies and equipment of the site Health Centers as assigned.
• Manage OH issues remotely when appropriate and required.
• Provide Travel Consultations to employees
• Visit the work-site periodically and document observations/recommendations

Knowledge and Skills:

• RN, with 3 or more years of experience
• At least 2 years of occupational health experience in manufacturing and R&D
• Strong clinical assessment skills and comfort working autonomously
• Experience in Biosafety preferred
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills required
• Knowledge of EAP, OSHA, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Registered Nurse or NP unrestricted nursing license

Job Related Experience:

• 3 years of nursing experience
• 2 years of occupational health experience
• Strong clinical assessment skills and comfort working autonomously
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Phlebotomy experience preferred
• Knowledge of EAP, OSHA, FML, ADA, HIPAA.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Part-time

Job function: Research

Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research