Occupational Health Nurse- RN

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.”  As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way.  We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.  

The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities. 

Interested in joining us on our journey? 

The Occupational Health Nurse plays a vital role in promoting employee health and safety within the workplace. Working onsite, you will be responsible for managing and responding to work-related injuries and illnesses, providing immediate care, and coordinating follow-up treatment. Your expertise in occupational health will be instrumental in implementing preventive measures, conducting health assessments, and promoting wellness initiatives to enhance the overall well-being of our workforce. By collaborating closely with management, HR, and safety teams, you will contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and supporting employees in their return-to-work process.

Position

Occupational Health Nurse- RN

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide initial assessment of on-the-job injuries & illnesses and refers for further evaluation as necessary. 
• Initial assessment documentation and medical case record initiation in EMR/Gensuite. 
• Provide direct care, including treatment of occupational injuries & illnesses and business international travel readiness using established medical protocols. 
• Coordinate & provide for the appropriate care, treatment, and follow-up work-related health events based on knowledge of the specific work environment. 
• Assess non-occupational illnesses occurring at work, determine the need for immediacy of treatment, and give guidance to seek care from personal health care providers. 
• Provide counseling of employee mental health issues and appropriately refer and utilize EAP services. 
• Perform health screenings / health assessments and complete all follow-up procedures, trending, and program evaluation. 
• Provide health-related counseling for employees within the scope of nursing knowledge and practice. 
• Maintain & safeguard confidentiality of employee health information and health records. 
• Conduct workplace assessments regarding health issues and exposure follow-up. 
• Provide occupational health surveillance testing including pulmonary function testing, audiometric testing, vision screening, and other testing as appropriate on employees identified by EHS and industrial hygiene monitoring. 
• Assist with implementation of health promotion strategies including group & individual health education activities. 
• Participate in safety, HR, and other plant meetings regarding medical, health and wellness, plant healthcare costs, emergency response and other objectives. 
• Provide site-specific programs (i.e. Health and Wellness Programs) as indicated by medical direction.  
• Collaborate with EHS to perform Health & Safety Framework element(s) 
• Coordinate training and medical response drills for First Aid Responders: First Aid, CPR/AED and Bloodborne pathogens. 

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in nursing  
• Certification in occupational health nursing preferred (COHN, COHN-S) or other discipline (CEN, CCRN)
• Current, unencumbered RN license to practice as a registered nurse in the state(s) of employment & practice
• Three (3) years of nursing experience
• Ability to make independent nursing judgments, solve problems, and prioritize workload.
• Excellent written & oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a professional & friendly attitude with all levels of the workforce. 
• Basic computer skills (MS Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook) required 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing  
• Five (5) years or more nursing experience
• Experience in occupational health, community health, ambulatory care, critical care, or emergency nursing

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