Factory Occupational Health Nurse/Ergonomics Professional-CHS (44-120)

Company:	Comprehensive Health Services Company Profile \| Current Opportunities (1)
Job Location(s):	Tucson
Employment Term:	Regular
Employment Type	Full Time
Start Date:	As soon as possible
Starting Salary Range:	Not Provided
Required Experience:	Open
Related Categories:	Healthcare - Nursing

Position Description

Factory Occupational Health Nurse/Ergonomics Professional-CHS

Tracking Code

44-120

Job Description

Comprehensive Health Services (CHS) health centers are setting a new standard in onsite health care delivery, enabling you to deliver the highest quality in patient care. Founded in 1975, CHS is focused exclusively on managing workforce health programs for major corporations and government agencies. With best practices developed by more than 30 years of experience, CHS helps employers with large, dispersed, or mobile workforces achieve healthier employees, lower absenteeism, fewer injuries, lower long-term risk and lower payouts for disability and employee health costs. Explore career options at one of our 75+ onsite health centers, providing proactive health care for the nation’s leading employers. Become a member of tomorrow’s health care delivery today. Every body wins with CHS!

CHS is looking for a full time factory occupational health nurse/ergonomics professional to work in an onsite health unit clinic in Tucson, AZ. The hours are full time Monday thru Friday.

Scope:

The Factory Occupational Health Nurse/Ergonomics Professional (FOHN) reports directly to the Regional Manager. The Factory OHN is responsible for support of all Occupational Injuries/Illnesses and related processes in the manufacturing arena.

Goal:

The implementation of the Factory Occupational Health Nurse (FOHN) supports the overall mission at Missiles Systems to provide a safe and healthy work environment for the work force. This proposal recommends placing a Health Professional near the Factory which will provide easier access to medical care for manufacturing employees.

The goal is multi-pronged:

- Provide and maintain an occupational health presence providing a proactive approach to work place injuries and illnesses

- Implement an integrated approach to Occupational/Non Occupational work place restrictions and modified duty

Qualifications:

RN, BSN strongly preferred; Current License
COHN or track record of Continuing Education in Occupational Health or Public Health
Knowledge of OSHA Recordkeeping requirements
Knowledge of Workers Compensation Process
Strong Clinical Skills
Ergonomic Experience including knowledge of ergonomic theory and principles
Experience in health education for Managers, Supervisors and employees
Experience with EMR and Occupational Health Information Systems

Competencies:

Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills
Negotiation skills
Ability to partner with the Health Center and Environmental Health and Safety
Ability to work with multiple customers within RTN
Focused on patient/employee medical confidentiality issues
Goal directed, self starter, flexible
Proactive in approach
Prevention focused and evidence based approach
Professional presence including appropriate identification at all times

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assessment of work related injuries and illness
Administer First Aid treatment as appropriate for both occupational and non-occupational injuries/illnesses
Visible presence on the factory floor

- follow-up with employees regarding injuries/illnesses

Participate in Flu Immunization Clinics
Refer treatment beyond First Aid to Health Center as appropriate
Case Manage restrictions and modified duty to closure
Support Factory Leadership and the Ergonomic Team by supporting and providing recommendations regarding rotational strategies
Provide appropriate proactive prevention wellness activities
Maintain Medgate documentation
Maintain the first aid/accident log
Assist EHS with accident investigation for all recordable injuries/illnesses. Medically evaluate and conduct a root-cause-analysis with EHS.
Provide medical recommendations regarding root-cause-analysis, pre-disposition factors and track corrective actions to closure.
Participate on the Ergonomic Council
Support new hire orientation
Referrals to EAP will be made for the following:

- Drug and Alcohol Training

- Appropriate psycho-social issues

Referrals to the Main Health Center will be made for the following:

- Travel Medicine

- Reasonable suspicion for Substance Abuse

- AED Program Coordination

Responsible for maintenance of Satellite Health Center

- Maintenance of Equipment

- Ordering Supplies

Member of the EHS operations (safety) committee as an active member

- Provides updates and reports

- Provides recommendations

Job Location

Tucson, AZ, US.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular