LanceSoft Inc
Occupational Health Nurse
LanceSoft Inc, Fort Mill, South Carolina, United States, 29708
Occupational Health Nurse
Pay rate - $40/hr - $42/hr
Job Requirements
Experience:
1. BSN is preferred as the basic preparation for entry into professional practice, but three (3) year diploma or two (2) year associate degree is acceptable with RN licensure in the state(s) of practice with five (5) years of occupational health experience.
2. Licenses and Certifications: (Required)
-Licensed registered Nurse
-Certified Occupational Health Nurse (or eligible and willing to take the exam)
-Current CAOHC audiometry certification
-Current NIOSH approved spirometry training
Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of Occupational Health Nursing science and OSHA regulations and other regulatory requirements
Knowledge of State nurse practice acts, applicable board of pharmacy statutes, and applicable ethical guidelines
Case Management Services:
Uses Clinical/nursing/case management skills to help coordinate the employee’s individual treatment plan while maximizing cost containment.
Serve as intermediary to interpret and educate the employee on his/her disability, and the treatment plan established by physician. Explain Physician’s and Therapists instructions and answers any other questions the employee may have to facilitate his/her return to work .
Works with Physicians and Therapists to arrange medical assessments to develop an overall treatment plan to ensure cost containment, best medical care while meeting state and other regulatory guidelines.
Research and assess alternative treatment programs such as pain clinics, home healthcare, work hardening. Coordinates all aspects of employees enrollment into the programs, and monitors his/her progress, in an effort to maximize cost containment and minimize time away from work.
Works with plant leaders, supervisors, union representatives, Safety, and plant physicians to identify and develop transitional / modified duty based on medical limitations and employees functional abilities. Assist in development of transitional work programs when necessary in effort to return employee to work. Participate in Work Transition meetings.
May provide expert testimony on litigated cases.
Coordinates employees appointments and arranges transportation when necessary.
In the event that the employee is unable to return to work with modifications, case manager will coordinate the employee’s vocational rehabilitation to prepare them for reentry into the workplace.
Pay rate - $40/hr - $42/hr
Job Requirements
Experience:
1. BSN is preferred as the basic preparation for entry into professional practice, but three (3) year diploma or two (2) year associate degree is acceptable with RN licensure in the state(s) of practice with five (5) years of occupational health experience.
2. Licenses and Certifications: (Required)
-Licensed registered Nurse
-Certified Occupational Health Nurse (or eligible and willing to take the exam)
-Current CAOHC audiometry certification
-Current NIOSH approved spirometry training
Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of Occupational Health Nursing science and OSHA regulations and other regulatory requirements
Knowledge of State nurse practice acts, applicable board of pharmacy statutes, and applicable ethical guidelines
Case Management Services:
Uses Clinical/nursing/case management skills to help coordinate the employee’s individual treatment plan while maximizing cost containment.
Serve as intermediary to interpret and educate the employee on his/her disability, and the treatment plan established by physician. Explain Physician’s and Therapists instructions and answers any other questions the employee may have to facilitate his/her return to work .
Works with Physicians and Therapists to arrange medical assessments to develop an overall treatment plan to ensure cost containment, best medical care while meeting state and other regulatory guidelines.
Research and assess alternative treatment programs such as pain clinics, home healthcare, work hardening. Coordinates all aspects of employees enrollment into the programs, and monitors his/her progress, in an effort to maximize cost containment and minimize time away from work.
Works with plant leaders, supervisors, union representatives, Safety, and plant physicians to identify and develop transitional / modified duty based on medical limitations and employees functional abilities. Assist in development of transitional work programs when necessary in effort to return employee to work. Participate in Work Transition meetings.
May provide expert testimony on litigated cases.
Coordinates employees appointments and arranges transportation when necessary.
In the event that the employee is unable to return to work with modifications, case manager will coordinate the employee’s vocational rehabilitation to prepare them for reentry into the workplace.