Occupational Health Nurse Specialist Job Description OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE SPECIALIST
Owensboro, Kentucky
POSITION PURPOSE
Provides comprehensive worksite based health surveillance, injury and illness prevention, triage and/or treatment, first responder quality control including AED usage, preplacement evaluations, health and safety education (including international travel health where applicable), and case management services to protect and restore employees’ health.
CUSTOMERS AND CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS
· Key customers include the employees and business units supported by this OHN.
· Other customers include members of Health Services, Benefits, Human Resources, Occupational Health and Safety, and Risk Management.
· External customers include community health care providers, vendors, EAP providers, and regulatory agencies.
· Customers require confidential, professional, prompt, courteous, convenient, cost effective care, communication, collaboration, and case management.
· External customers expect appropriate referrals along with clear concise information and help in facilitating the return to work process.
SCOPE
· This position operates in an independent nursing role/responsibility with customers under the scope of a state license. The incumbent also operates in a collaborative practice model with other OHN’s and members of the Health Services team.
· Primary responsibilities for this position include injury/illness assessment, triage treatment and continuity of care. In addition, conducting health surveillance programs, providing health education and safety programs, doing ergonomic assessments, offering case management and facilitating return to work services are all essential components of this position.
· Another key element is the preparation of all required reports and case documentation on a timely basis. Collaborate with human resources, legal and safety teams to comply with state and federal regulatory programs such as OSHA, ADA and FMLA.
· This position requires a great deal of clinical experience and judgment to operate independently and provide a wide range of primary and occupational health care services.  It requires listening and diagnostic skills, judgment, flexibility, initiative, communication (oral and written) along with confidentiality and organizational sensitivity.
· Incumbent should also possess a working knowledge of case management, epidemiology, ergonomics, Workers Compensation, substance abuse, safety, federal and state guidelines, legal requirements, employee work processes and shiftwork.
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
· Legally licensed to practice as a registered nurse in Kentucky
· Baccalaureate degree in nursing, occupational health nursing experience or certification as an OHN is preferred.
· Certifications required in Basic Cardiac Life Support, audiometry (CAOHC approved), and successful completion of a NIOSH approved spirometry course.
DIMENSIONS
This position has a direct impact on employees’ health care, workers compensation, disability, and productivity costs by providing primary assessment, triage treatment, first responder quality control, preplacement evaluations and case management in the workplace. Accurate testing and data recording reduce the risk of non-compliance and fines with federal or state regulations.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
· Utilize assessment, evaluation, and intervention skills to monitor and treat employee health needs.
· Develop and implement health surveillance worksite monitoring and education programs which meet corporate, state, federal and OSHA guidelines (i.e., hearing conservation, respiratory protection).
· Coordinate case management activities to improve treatment outcomes, manage costs, and expedite a safe, timely return to work.
· Conduct mini health screenings for employees in coordination with the comprehensive health screenings.
· Act as an advisory for first responder programs to assure prompt, proficient response in all medical emergency situations.
· Provide preplacement evaluations that assure that the employee can safely perform the essential job components in a quality, cost-effective manner.
· Communicate with customers, team members, and management on current research, health trends, and successes. Be informative without being obtrusive or vexatious.  Communicate in a way that is timely, yet prompt; complete, yet concise, candid, yet accurate; clear, yet responsive.
· Contribute to an environment in which all team members are respected regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve individual and team performance and achieve the desired business results.
Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Every day, 1.3 billion people - nearly a quarter of the world's population - trust K-C brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene, and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, and Depend, Kimberly-Clark holds No.1 or No. 2 share positions in more than 80 countries. With more than 140 years of history of innovation, we believe in recruiting the best people and empowering them do their best work.  If fresh thinking and a passion to win inspire you, come Unleash Your Power at Kimberly-Clark.
For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world.  We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers.  When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
This position may require a post-offer/pre-hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT) to confirm that individuals are able to perform the essential functions of the job.
K-C requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based.  In the event an applicant does not have current work authorization, K-C will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization.  However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship. This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment testing.
Global VISA and Relocation Specifications: This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. K-C will provide in country relocation support for this role. Primary Location USA-KY-Owensboro Additional Locations Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time
Job Type: Full time