Occupational Health Nurse II

Job Title: Occupational Health Nurse II
Location (On-site, Remote, or Hybrid?): This is 100% ONSITE. This position is physically located at our Berkeley Mill in Hendersonville, NC. Local candidates only. Position cannot be remote.
Contract Duration: 12 Months

The OHN will lead the implementation and delivery of all appropriate occupational health programs and services that support the health and wellness strategy.
Primary responsibilities for this position include injury/illness assessment, triage treatment and continuity of care.
In addition, conducting health surveillance programs, providing health education, ergonomic assessments, case management and facilitating return to work are all essential components of this position.
he OHN collaborates with human resources, legal and safety to ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory programs such as OSHA, ADA, HIPAA and FMLA.
Knowledge and Skills:

BSN or BS with 3-5 years occupational health experience preferred
Occupational Health Certification preferred
Strong clinical assessment skills and comfortable working autonomously
CPR/AED certified
NIOSH approved Spirometry course completion preferred
CAOHC certification preferred (can be obtained)
Case Management experience required
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills required
Knowledge of EAP, OSHA, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA
Registered Nurse with unrestricted license
Occupational knowledge to include epidemiology, occupational and environmental
health, toxicology, safety, industrial hygiene
Principal Accountabilities:

Workers compensation injury and illness evaluation, treatment and case management
Leave of absence management STD & FMLA
Management Occupational Health Clinic to include staffing and supplies
Manage and deliver all medical surveillance and medical clearance programs for site
Maintain all medical information per OH, legal, HIPAA and ethical guidelines
Work collaboratively with Safety, and Industrial Hygiene in regard to medical
recommendations in risk assessments, surveillance, medical clearance, work related
injuries/prevention, accommodations/return to work
Work with HR and site management in regard to work accommodations, return to work,
EAP, Fit for Duty, ADA, Drug and Alcohol, etc
Assist Safety in regard to the medical aspect of the Emergency Response Team
Support K-C Wellness and Healthy Being initiatives
Offer evaluation and treatment (within scope of practice) work related or non-work
related injuries and illnesses and refer as appropriate
Assist in accident investigation from medical perspective
Vaccinations as appropriate for site