Occupational Health RN

BJC HealthCare; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

BJC Corporate Health Services in Kentucky seeks an Occupational Health Nurse to supervise daily operations, manage the Workers' Compensation program, and coordinate delivery of health services. The role includes evaluating injuries, coordinating care, and overseeing case management within a safety-sensitive environment.

The position requires nursing qualifications and relevant experience, with a focus on preventive health and interprofessional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Plans and coordinates patient care with interprofessional team.
• Evaluates injuries and coordinates follow-up care.
• Manages workers' compensation processes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates employee injuries and facilitates appropriate treatment and follow-up.
• Coordinates and delivers occupational health services to employees.
• Responsible for case management oversight and coordination for all worker's compensation claims.
• Performs pre-employment physicals for newly hired employees to determine eligibility and capacity for the position.
• Develops, implements, and documents individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with the interprofessional team.
• Work in a safety-sensitive position and maintain alertness at all times.

Skills

Case management

Clinical assessment

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Full time – 40 hours a week

Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4 pm

No holiday or weekends

On call for afterhours coverage

Benefit Eligible

Assessing Employee Injuries

Preforming Medical Surveillance

Overview

BJC Corporate Health Services comprises several organizations that share a dedication to creating and maintaining healthy workplaces. Serving hundreds of area employers as well as BJC HealthCare, BJC Corporate Health Services specializes in improving worker health, safety and productivity and reducing costs associated with work-related illness/injury and absenteeism.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Responsible for supervising the daily operations of Occupational Health, managing the Workers' Compensation program, and coordinating delivery of the HSO's Occupational Health Services.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates employee injuries and facilitates appropriate treatment and follow-up.
• Coordinates and delivers occupational health services to employees.
• Responsible for case management oversight and coordination for all worker's compensation claims.
• Performs pre-employment physicals for newly hired employees to determine their eligibility and capacity for the position.
• Develops, implements, and documents individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional team and patient, family or caregiver in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care. Proactively plans and ensures communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care.
• BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's
• Nursing

Experience

• 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• RN

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• Nursing

Experience

• 5-10 years

Licenses & Certifications

• COHN

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer