Occupational Nurse. (Finance)
At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
A Day in the Life
As an Occupational Nurse you will participate in the exchange of infirmary information with the first shift nurse, verify emails, verify new hazardous observations reported in the Enablon system, enter hazardous observations turned in and assign corrective actions, assist employee with medical situations including possible contagious disease/ emergency, licenses and benefit orientation, assist in accident investigation cases and inform SLT of the incident, evaluate and inform temporary and regular employees return to work process, participate in EHS team, EHS committee and EMR team meetings, assist the occupational physician in medical evaluations, assist in case management meetings, maintain medical files updated, safety audits, help manage and/or coordinate medical surveillance programs such as hearing conservation, respiratory protection, PAE orientation etc.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
- Provides nursing services and first aid to employees or persons who become ill or injured at work facilities and industrial plants.
- Administers health management programs such as workers' compensation, long-term disability, and wellness programs.
- Maintains record of persons treated; prepares accident reports; provides health education information; dispenses standard drugs and medicines such as aspirin and cough or cold tablets; refers contagious diseases or serious injuries to company or employee's physician.
- Must be a Registered Nurse (RN).
- May work with industrial toxicology and/or hygienists to recognize environmental factors and/or stresses in or from the workplace that may cause sickness, impaired health, or discomfort among the workers.
- Manage occupational and non-occupational medical cases
- Assist company physician during medical evaluations
- Record retention program
- HIPAA certification
- Analyze medical information
- 2nd Shift
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors degree required in Science in Nursing
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 0 years of experience
Nice to Have
- Basic knowledge on occupational nursing is a must
- Basic knowledge on occupational programs (Audiometric test, visual test, respiratory program etc.)
- Basic knowledge on Ergonomic evaluations
- Basic Enablon System management
- OSHA basic knowledge
- Basic knowledge on ENABLON System
- Lead Medical Response Team
- Lead EHS Committee
- Assist with company safety issues
- Must be a Registered Nurse (RN).
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
About Medtronic
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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