Occupational Health Nurse ∞ (Ames, IA)

Job description

Description du poste

3M is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse for the Industrial Business Group Plant  located in Ames, IA. At 3M, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.  Here, you go.

Job Summary :

The person hired for the position of Occupational Health Nurse will promote the health and well being of 3M employees through onsite programs and services, implementing population-based programs to optimize or improve health.

For additional information, please visit: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/plant-locations-us/ames/

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military environments to a 3M career.

Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

·   Leads case and care management for employees with work-related or non-occupational illness and/or injury, coordinating with vendor or appropriate parties to determine return to work/disability management plan. Leads cross-functional disability management and return to work planning with location management team, advising on legislative and regulatory requirements in relation to medical needs. Provides feedback on vendor effectiveness with case management if vendor required.
·  Plans and implements required or recommended medical surveillance programs according to protocols with employee follow-up. Provides input into protocol development and/or revision. Conducts plant walkthroughs with the occupational health team, providing recommendations for improvements with the EHS committee.
·  Provides health education and wellness materials and information, both one-on-one and to groups. Understands local prevalent illnesses and participates with company Occupational Medicine Physician on design of health promotion programs to enhance employee well being. Delivers health promotion programs to plant population, including appropriate immunizations, preventive screenings if indicated, or coordination of government required preventive examinations. Supports the Safety function by delivering appropriate training on potential health-related exposure effects or medical topics. Collaborates with Employee Assistance Professional, if available, for referrals and to identify mental health/substance abuse education needs as allowed by government regulations and refers appropriately to local healthcare providers and company Occupational Medicine Physician.
·  Provides direct care of illness/injury and contributes to clinical protocol development and revision. Supports first aid team in medical emergencies and trains them on first aid protocols. Refers international business travelers to preventive health services for education and immunizations.
·  Communicates with EHS information regarding work-related illness/injury for incident log management and required government reporting and maintains medical files with preservation of confidentiality. Assists in preparing data for management summaries. Work direction is usually from the plant Human Resources Manager with guidance from Corporate Occupational Medicine.

Basic Qualifications:  

·  Possess an Associate’s degree in Nursing or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
·  Minimum eight (8) years of experience as an Occupational Health Nurse in a private, public, government or military environment
·  Minimum two (2) years of experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems
·  Current, unrestricted, Iowa Registered Nurse (RN) license

Preferred Qualifications:

·  Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
·  Experience in Manufacturing/Production in a private, public, government or military environment
·  Certification(s)/willingness to obtain:
·  Council for Accreditation Occupational Hearing Conservation (OHC, CD and/or PS),
·  National Institute of Safety and Health (NIOSH) Spirometry
·  American Board of Occupational Health (COHN, COHN-S and/or Case Management)
·  Current Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification (that includes AED)
·  Knowledge and experience with disability management, basic ergonomics, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and state privacy acts, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), applicable Workers’ Compensation statutes, applicable Nurse Practice Act, and medical surveillance regulatory requirements are needed
·  Coordinating, influencing, and short-term planning and strategic planning skills in regard to programs and priorities
·  Microsoft Office proficient with advance computer skills
·  Strong written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills

Location : Ames, IA

Travel: Limited travel is anticipated at this time

Relocation:  Is not authorized          

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).