Pinnacle West Capital Corporation
Occupational Health Nurse
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation, Tonopah, Arizona, United States, 85354
Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state's largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.
Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country's fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.
Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.
Summary
The Occupational Health Nurse is responsible for the medical assessment, treatment, case management and health and wellness education of employees through the APS Health Services Clinic, with consideration of Company policies and procedures as well as applicable state and federal regulations.
Minimum Requirements
Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of residency plus five (5) years nursing experience.
Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:
* Knowledge of emerging practices and trends within the area. * Strong verbal and written communication skills. * Bachelor's degree in Nursing. * Certified Occupational Health Nurse credential (COHN or COHN-S). * Experience working in an occupational health setting of a large organization with multiple team members including healthcare providers, medical assistants and nursing staff. * Experience in occupational health in the Utilities sector. * Certifications by Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing (CAOHC) and/or National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). * Certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pulmonary Function Testing, Occupational Hearing Conservation, Automated External Defibrillator (AED). * Knowledge in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. * Experience working with Workers' Compensation and Short Term Disability. * Case management skills. * Knowledge of regulations, such as Department of Transportation (DOT), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). * Knowledge of Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) regulations as it relates to employee absences and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as it relates to reasonable accommodation.
Nuclear requirement:
Any PVNGS employee may be called upon to serve as a member of the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) and will be expected to fulfill their obligation as an ERO member. Any PVNGS employee may be called upon to support a refueling or short-notice outage. This includes line roles and responsibilities as necessary to execute outage activities. These are conditions of employment at PVNGS.
Major Accountabilities
1) Completes pre-hire physical assessments by using proper nursing techniques. Understands ADA rules and regulations as it applies to pre-hire physical assessments.
2) Completes regulatory physicals by applying regulatory compliance standards.
3) Collaborates with Absence Management and HR Business Partners to ensure accurate and timely case management. Understands and applies Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) regulations when appropriate.
4) Understands, applies and communicates Restricted Duty Program Guidelines to management and employees.
5) Manages emergent medical health issues of all employees. Accurately assesses and makes determinations concerning fitness for duty.
6) Acts as the primary point of contact with employees as it relates to their occupational health care needs. Provides services in a timely, compassionate and efficient manner. Provides medical health education to employees.
7) Supports the development and delivery of health and wellness programs.
8) Builds alliances with key internal customers and keep customers informed of employee status.
9) Ensures that the Health Services Department meets the appropriate standard and criteria relative to medical equipment and medical supplies.
Export Compliance / EEO Statement
This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace.
Plant/Field Role:
This position requires work to be performed in the field and/or at the work site, due to the nature of work.
Any PVGS employees may be called upon for random Fitness for Duty (FFD) testing during scheduled working hours. Employees, if off-site, must report to FFD at Palo Verde as soon as reasonably practicable, but no more than 120 minutes after being notified. Employees who are onsite when notified will have no more than 60 minutes to report after being notified.
Nearest Major Market: Phoenix
Job Segment: Sustainability, Nuclear, Energy
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Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country's fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.
Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.
Summary
The Occupational Health Nurse is responsible for the medical assessment, treatment, case management and health and wellness education of employees through the APS Health Services Clinic, with consideration of Company policies and procedures as well as applicable state and federal regulations.
Minimum Requirements
Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of residency plus five (5) years nursing experience.
Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:
* Knowledge of emerging practices and trends within the area. * Strong verbal and written communication skills. * Bachelor's degree in Nursing. * Certified Occupational Health Nurse credential (COHN or COHN-S). * Experience working in an occupational health setting of a large organization with multiple team members including healthcare providers, medical assistants and nursing staff. * Experience in occupational health in the Utilities sector. * Certifications by Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing (CAOHC) and/or National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). * Certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pulmonary Function Testing, Occupational Hearing Conservation, Automated External Defibrillator (AED). * Knowledge in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. * Experience working with Workers' Compensation and Short Term Disability. * Case management skills. * Knowledge of regulations, such as Department of Transportation (DOT), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). * Knowledge of Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) regulations as it relates to employee absences and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as it relates to reasonable accommodation.
Nuclear requirement:
Any PVNGS employee may be called upon to serve as a member of the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) and will be expected to fulfill their obligation as an ERO member. Any PVNGS employee may be called upon to support a refueling or short-notice outage. This includes line roles and responsibilities as necessary to execute outage activities. These are conditions of employment at PVNGS.
Major Accountabilities
1) Completes pre-hire physical assessments by using proper nursing techniques. Understands ADA rules and regulations as it applies to pre-hire physical assessments.
2) Completes regulatory physicals by applying regulatory compliance standards.
3) Collaborates with Absence Management and HR Business Partners to ensure accurate and timely case management. Understands and applies Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) regulations when appropriate.
4) Understands, applies and communicates Restricted Duty Program Guidelines to management and employees.
5) Manages emergent medical health issues of all employees. Accurately assesses and makes determinations concerning fitness for duty.
6) Acts as the primary point of contact with employees as it relates to their occupational health care needs. Provides services in a timely, compassionate and efficient manner. Provides medical health education to employees.
7) Supports the development and delivery of health and wellness programs.
8) Builds alliances with key internal customers and keep customers informed of employee status.
9) Ensures that the Health Services Department meets the appropriate standard and criteria relative to medical equipment and medical supplies.
Export Compliance / EEO Statement
This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace.
Plant/Field Role:
This position requires work to be performed in the field and/or at the work site, due to the nature of work.
Any PVGS employees may be called upon for random Fitness for Duty (FFD) testing during scheduled working hours. Employees, if off-site, must report to FFD at Palo Verde as soon as reasonably practicable, but no more than 120 minutes after being notified. Employees who are onsite when notified will have no more than 60 minutes to report after being notified.
Nearest Major Market: Phoenix
Job Segment: Sustainability, Nuclear, Energy
Apply now "