Staff Nurse (Copy)

Kaztronix LLC; Clayton (NC); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

On-site health program administration

Vaccination program leadership

Zusammenfassung

Grifols is seeking a Staff Nurse RN to provide comprehensive occupational health services for US-based employees. Responsibilities include clinic care for injuries, immunizations, respiratory and hearing testing programs, and coordinating pre-placement exams and wellness initiatives.

The role requires nursing licensure in NC/CA (location dependent), CPR/First Aid competency, and experience in occupational health settings. On-site duties span manufacturing, plasma centers, and support areas.

Qualifikationen

• Licensed to practice nursing in the relevant state (NC/CA depending location).
• BLS/ACLS and CPR certification preferred.
• Experience in occupational health nursing, medical assessment, and emergency care.

Aufgaben

• Provide nursing care for occupational injuries and illnesses, including treatment, assessment, first aid, and referrals.
• Coordinate pre-placement physicals, ongoing health assessments and wellness coaching.
• Manage Hearing Conservation and Vision Testing programs with PPE recommendations and compliance checks.
• Administer Respiratory Protection Program and on-site/off-site testing and training.
• Collaborate on budgeting and supply orders for the Occupational Health Dept.
• Serve as on-call staff and participate in case management of claims as needed.
• Lead immunization programs and administer vaccines per CDC guidelines.
• Maintain medical records and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct rounds across manufacturing and plasma areas to monitor employee health.

Kenntnisse

Occupational health

CPR/First Aid

Immunology

Ergonomics

Industrial hygiene

Medical decision making

Ausbildung

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

ASN (Associate Degree in Nursing)

Jobbeschreibung

Summary

"Provides Grifols employees based in the US access to medical and health services with the objective of providing for optimal safe, efficient, and productive operations and optimal employee relations."

Primary responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses via the following methods: symptomatic treatment, medical assessment, first aid, emergency transport, medical referrals, and appropriate follow-up and rehabilitation.
• Provide and coordinate pre-placement physical exams, ongoing health assessments and employee health counseling and wellness coaching.
• Provide Hearing Conservation Program via audiometric testing, health education, referral and follow-up to appropriate resources, counsel and instruction on personal protective equipment, equipment selection, and evaluation of hearing protection compliance.
• Administer Vision Testing Program via vision testing, referral and follow-up to appropriate resources, assist by providing recommendations on personal protective equipment specific to employee health need. Evaluate visual capabilities of the employee to determine if individual can perform the primary and essential functions required for the job according to cGMP standards.
• Provide occupational health services to plasma center locations throughout the US.
• Perform telephonic triage of injury events to determine the level of care needed for the injured worker.
• Create medical records including: Employee Medical Files, Industrial Hygiene Monitoring Records, Workers Compensation carrier forms, disability records, medical surveillance records and logs and return to work notes.
• Administer Respiratory Protection Program via arrangement for on site and off site testing and periodic physical examinations, education in the proper use of personal protective equipment, evaluation of respiratory program compliance.
• Collaborate with Health Management Services management in the formation of expense and capital budgeting for all Occupational Health Department activities.
• Comparison shop and order all supplies and equipment for the department, evaluation for cost, quality, and service.
• Conducts new hire assessment and orientation as needed Serve as a rotating on call staff member for all Grifols US based operations
• Works with the Return to Work Case Manager on certain cases as needed;which includes conducting case management of claims, interacting with injured workers, HR and medical providers, gathering relevant information to assist in claim evaluation, managing to conclusion lost time claims.
• Coordinate Employee Assistance Program and work/life balance activities by serving as liaison between employees and contractor counselors, reviewing quality of service and results with upper management.
• Recommend enhancements or improvements to the program including supervisory training topics.

Additional responsibilities

• The Staff Nurse RN will serve as a lead in managing the immunization programs.
• The RN administers all immunizations to employees per CDC recommended guidelines.
• Grifols vaccination program includes the following job related risk vaccines: Hepatitis B Vaccine, Rabies, Tetanus and Diptheria.
• The RN will conduct applicable testing to determine whether further injections or titers are required.
• The RN will serve as a lab lead while providing support to QA and R&D lab operations and also traveling to nearby sites to perform venipuncture.
• The RN will respond to on site emergencies and will be the lead in determining treatment needs.
• Will coordinate arrangements for emergency transportation and the appropriate medical referrals after initial treatment is rendered.
• The RN should work to stay abreast of curren changes in the field of occupational helath by attending regular meeting hosted by a professional organization in their local area.
• The RN is expected to make regular rounds through the manufacturing, plasma and support areas of plant as part to maintain or increase awareness of the respective areas.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

"Incumbent knowledge should include an overall understanding of occupational health. Training in CPR, emergency first aid, immunology, ergonomics, and experience with industrial hygiene monitoring. The Staff Nurse RN reports directly to the Clinical Nursing Supervisor. The RN serves as the site expert medical authority pertaining to medical decisions which must be made. The Staff Nurse RN consults with the national medical consultant physician, but is expected to make decisions based upon a combination of written directives, legal requirements, precedent, and previous experience.The RN is regularly in contact with physicians who are providing non-occupational and occupational medical care and rehabilitation for employees. During these discussions the RN must know the employee's job, discuss work restrictions with the attending physician, and reach consensus with the physician about job placement. This often requires restrictions of work. These dialogues are sensitive and very important to the operation of the facility."

Education

Position requires graduation from an accredited Bachelors of Science or Associate Degree in nursing program. State licensure is also required.

Experience

A minimum of 3-5 years of related experience in Occupational Health Nursing, medical assessment, emergency medical care, clinic work, and/or public health nursing. Incumbent must be licensed to practice nursing in the state of North Carolina/California (depending on location). Certification via the American Board of Occupational Health Nursing COHN-S OR COHN is preferred.