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Belcan Corporation

Occupational Health Nurse

Belcan Corporation, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Job Title:

Occupational Health NursePay Rate:

$45 / hrLocation:

Los Angeles, CAArea Code:

213, 323ZIP Code:

90032Start Date:

Right AwayKeywords:

#RN #OccupationalHealthNurse

Benefits:Medical / Health Benefits with multiple plan options, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental and Vision401kOn the job training / cross-trainingLife Insurance, disability insuranceVoluntary life insurance for family members availableAccident and critical illness insurance optionalScheduled performance reviewsReferral program

Responsibilities:Provide nursing care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses via the following methods: symptomatic treatment, medical assessment, first aid, emergency transport, medical referrals, and appropriate follow-up and rehabilitation.Provide and coordinate pre-placement physical exams, ongoing health assessments and employee health counseling and wellness coaching.Provide Hearing Conservation Program via audiometric testing, health education, referral and follow-up to appropriate resources, counsel and instruction on personal protective equipment, equipment selection, and evaluation of hearing protection compliance.Administer Vision Testing Program via vision testing, referral, and follow-up to appropriate resources, assist by providing recommendations on personal protective equipment specific to employee health need.Evaluate visual capabilities of the employee to determine if individual can perform the primary and essential functions required for the job according to standards.Provide occupational health services to plasma center locations throughout the US.Perform telephonic triage of injury events to determine the level of care needed for the injured worker.Responsible in conjunction with Employee Relations for Reasonable Suspicion protocol.Provides after hours services being on call after hours for cases on a periodic basis as scheduled by the department.Create medical records including: Employee Medical Files, Industrial Hygiene Monitoring Records, Workers Compensation carrier forms, disability records, medical surveillance records and logs and return to work notes.Administer Respiratory Protection Program via arrangement for onsite and off-site testing and periodic physical examinations, education in the proper use of personal protective equipment, evaluation of respiratory program compliance.Collaborate with Health Management Services management in the formation of expense and capital budgeting for all Occupational Health Department activities.Comparison shop and order all supplies and equipment for the department, evaluation for cost, quality, and service.Conducts new hire assessment and orientation as needed.Serve as a rotating on call staff member for all US based operations.Works with the Return to Work Case Manager on certain cases as needed, which includes conducting case management of claims, interacting with injured workers, HR and medical providers, gathering relevant information to assist in claim evaluation, managing to conclusion lost time claims.Coordinate Employee Assistance Program and work/life balance activities by serving as liaison between employees and contractor counselors, reviewing quality of service and results with upper management.Recommend enhancements or improvements to the program including supervisory training topics.

Requirements:Bachelor's degreeState licensure required3-5 years of related experience in Occupational Health Nursing, medical assessment, emergency medical care, clinic work, and/or public health nursing.Certification via the American Board of Occupational Health Nursing COHN-S OR COHN is preferred.

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.comEOE/F/M/Disability/Veterans

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