Occupational Health Nurse

Responsibilities

The Occupational Health Nurse provides clinical assessment, triage, treatment, and case management for Eastman employees in a safe, confidential, and compliant manner. This role supports the health and wellbeing of employees by evaluating occupational and non-occupational illnesses and injuries, coordinating care and return to work activities, and partnering with internal and external stakeholders to help employees remain healthy and productive.

 

 

Essential Duties: The following duties represent the general responsibilities of this role. Specific job duties may vary based on company requirements.
•    Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with patients, families, management, and the medical community.
•    Assess and identify occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses, and triage care appropriately.
•    Develop and implement care plans, providing treatments per established Nursing Protocols and Guidelines.
•    Work independently within the scope of Occupational Health Nursing.
•    Perform physical assessments and screening tests (e.g., strep screens, urine dipstick, glucose testing, tympanogram, EKG, vision and hearing screenings, drug/alcohol testing) to obtain nursing diagnoses.
•    Refer patients to a Family Nurse Practitioner, Physician, or outside specialist when assessment indicates a need for care beyond the scope of Occupational Health Nursing.
•    Facilitate care, testing, or medical services (e.g., x-rays, prescriptions, physical therapy).
•    Document care, referrals, and follow-ups in electronic systems and medical charts.
•    Discuss findings, referrals, treatments, and follow-up care with employees, considering their education, understanding, and cultural background.
•    Educate employees on health and wellness issues, utilizing present complaints as "teachable moments."
•    Obtain diagnoses and functional activity restrictions from external providers, evaluating the appropriateness of restrictions in relation to the employee's recovery and functional ability.
•    Coordinate and monitor care from external providers and refer as needed (e.g., Benefit Partners, health plan case managers).
•    Communicate with external providers, employees, and management to ensure safe and timely return to work.
•    Maintain a general knowledge base that includes acute illnesses, injuries, chronic diseases, and preventive care.
•    Demonstrate self-motivation, good judgment, and the ability to prioritize work while following company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Minimum Educational Requirements:
•    Associate Degree in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Preferred.
•    Active Nursing License.

 
Employees in this role must possess:
•    Strong knowledge of acute illnesses, injuries, chronic diseases, and preventive care.
•    Excellent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills, along with good listening abilities.
•    Self-motivation and the ability to make sound judgments while working independently.
•    Capability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
•    Successful completion of required training.
•    Good organizational skills, the ability to prioritize work, and adherence to company policies and proced