Occ Health Nurse
Work Location:No Platte, NE
Closing Date:October 10, 2008
Basic Purpose of Job:
Implements and coordinates Health and Medical activities including medical case management, regulatory compliance, and preventive health activities. Serves as the Health and Medical resource for the Operating Department.
Accountibilities:
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Clinical resource for employees and management providing nursing services including assessment, management and documentation of occupational and non-occupational illness and injury.
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Contact for work units on all issues related to Health and Medical Services. Provide information and resolution to health related issues. Coordinates with appropriate partners to ensure issues are resolved.
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Assist work units with identifying, evaluating and implementing accommodations and return to work options for employees with restricted duty.
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Provide case management services for both on-duty and off-duty injury/illness including follow-up and referrals. Act as gatekeeper for health services, rehabilitation, return to work and case management issues.
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Assist work units with job analysis, early safe return to work and identify/assist with implementation of transitional work.
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Coordinate and implement Health Management activities in the local work unit including health risk assessment, health education, behavior modification, and health improvement activities.
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Coordinate onsite occupational health testing including scheduling of mobile testing units, onsite regulatory testing and additional testing when requested by Health and Medical Services.
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Develops local network of health providers, evaluates quality of care, and provides education related to railroad policies, processes, and programs.
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Provide assistance to Health and Medical Services Senior Management regarding a wide range of health services and activities when necessary.
Required Education, Training, Experience or Skills:
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Certified Registered Nurse liscensed in the state where located
Preferred Education, Training, Experience or Skills:
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A Bachelor of Science - Nursing degree from an accredited nursing program
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1 year(s) experience / knowledge in a management / professional position focusing on disability management practices and return to work techniques
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5 year(s) experience / knowledge in the following medical areas nursing experience in occupational health, emergency services, or community health
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Advanced communication skills
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Proficient Microsoft Suite skills
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Certified Case Manager
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Certified in Occupational Health Nursing