RN, LPN Occupational Nurse

Share this job

Hitachi Energy is seeking for a RN or LPN, Occupational Nurse for its Jefferson City, MO location.

Provide or coordinate care, treatment, and management of occupational and non-occupational illnesses/injuries per standing protocols within scope of practice. Consult and cooperate with management in health-related matters.

Manage workers’ compensation cases. Facilitate restricted work and return to work programs for injured workers.

Your Responsibilities

Deliver professional nursing care and render treatment for occupational and non-occupational ill-ness/injuries per standing protocols.Provides a line of communication and refers employees to appropriate services for additional assessment as needed.Ability to manage follow up appointments for injured or ill employees from all shifts. Initiates and maintains hearing conservation, vision, medical surveillance, and respiratory programs including medical exams.Maintains the plant OSHA 300 log and site electronic HSE tracking system (Intelex) ensuring all OSHA recordkeeping standards are upheld.Collaborates with process engineering and manufacturing management on ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorders. Conducts comprehensive ergonomic assessments of work areas utilizing employee hazard exposure data, ergonomic hazard measurement tools, employee surveys, observations, and interviews.Coordinates and participates in the planning and implementation of program training, including educational training and screening programs.Workers’ compensation case management including reporting, recordkeeping, coordinating with the insurance provider case manager, and working with legal support resources.Manage the bloodborne pathogens program and administer hepatitis vaccines to trained first aid re-sponders.Coordinates pre-employment physical assessments and makes recommendations for job placements based on. Conducts periodic assessments in response to requests or special needs.Coordinates data management and develops reporting, tracking, and analysis. Coordinate health promotions activities i.e. blood drive, flu shots, biometrics screenings etc., and pro-vide health education and teaches self-care practices to employees and dependents.Available for call and work during off-hours with minimal notices as needed.Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background

Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited or State approved nursing school. Must be certified and legally qualified to practice in the State of Missouri. Required unrestricted license: LPN, RN.Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.2 years of nursing experience required. Industrial environment experience preferred. Occupational Health experience preferred.Worker’s Compensation case management experience preferred.Current certification in First Aid, CPR and AED required or ability to obtain within 30 days.Excellent medical assessment skills.Self-motivated and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with existing safety & risk control teams and HR is a must.Ability to facilitate communication between injured workers, healthcare providers, and the employer/ operations.Assertive and independent medical decision making.Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with good attention to detail and deliver effective presentations.Familiar with Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Apply now

Location Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America Job type Full time Experience Experienced Job function Contract Regular Publication date 2024-04-18 Reference number R0048628