Occupational Health Nurse (Part Time)

SGS Consulting; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Nurse to support our sites in Massachusetts. The role includes workers' compensation evaluation, clinical services, and implementation of medical surveillance programs in compliance with federal requirements and company guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have an RN license in Massachusetts with 3+ years of nursing experience, 2+ years in occupational health, CPR/AED certification, and strong problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• RN with at least 3 years of nursing experience.
• 2+ years in occupational health preferred; pharma/Biomedical exposure a plus.
• CPR/AED certification required; Biosafety experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide workers' compensation evaluation, treatment and case management.
• Deliver clinical services at Occupational Health Center locations.
• Administer medical surveillance programs per federal requirements and company guidelines.
• Maintain medical information per OH, HIPAA and ethical guidelines.
• Collaborate with HSE on data interpretation, risk assessments and return-to-work decisions.
• Coordinate with site managers and HR on accommodations and ADA-related issues.
• Manage Medical Emergency Response Team trainings and related immunizations.
• Conduct accident investigations and document health observations for surveillance programs.
• Provide travel consultations and periodic site visits with observations and recommendations.

Skills

RN

Occupational health

CPR/AED

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse license (MA)

AA or Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Job 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

Skills

• RN, with 3 or more years of experienceAt least 2 years of occupational health experience in manufacturing and R&DOccupational Health certification preferredStrong clinical assessment skills and comfort working autonomouslyCPR/AED certifiedExperience in Biosafety preferredStrong critical thinking and problem solving skills requiredKnowledge of EAP, OSHA, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skillsProficient computer skillsRegistered Nurse or NP unrestricted nursing licenseEducation/Experience:

Education/Experience

• 3 years of nursing experience2 years of occupational health experienceStrong clinical assessment skills and comfort working autonomouslyStrong interpersonal communication skillsProficient computer skillsCPR/AED certification requiredPhlebotomy experience preferredCase management experienceKnowledge of EAP, OSHA, FML, ADA, HIPAA.
• Must be licensed to practice in state of MassachusettsRN 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.Previous medical surveillance backgroundPost hire physicalsKnowledge of EAP, OSHA, FML, ADA, HIPAA ? CPR/AED certification