OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH MANAGER - RN
Company: Pilgrim's
Location: Carrollton
Posted on: April 22, 2024
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Job Description:
Occupational Health Manger - RNRN currently licensed to practice
in the state of employment, manages Occ Health activities,
supervises other Occupational Health employees, and is responsible
for direct care of employees according to medical directives,
policies/procedures and physician standing orders and within the
scope of practice and regulation of the State Nurse Practice Act.
Directs, administers, supervises, and evaluates site Occ Health
service department with professional expertise and administrative
leadershipESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Develops and
maintains an efficient occupational health care process appropriate
to the needs of the facility with respect to size and nature of
work activities.Manages Occupational Health staff and ensures
standardized application of policy and quality of nursing care.
Ensures adherence to health management protocols, medical
directives, policies and procedures, and physician standing orders
while following guidelines indicated by Occupational Health
Manual.Ensures that appropriate documentation of care provided
meets legal requirements and provides continuity of care. Adheres
to HIPAA and partner confidentiality to ensure compliance of
confidentiality of employees' personal information. Establishes,
maintains, and reviews a recordkeeping system that ensures
confidentiality.Adheres to all state and federal regulations
including OSHA, Worker's Compensation, etc. Maintains OSHA
log.Utilizes cost containment measures in department activities.
Conducts functions within scope of quality of care and utilization
of cost containment measures.Provides compassionate, quality care
to employees. Provides observation, care, and counsel for employees
with illness or injuries including assessment, first aid, follow-up
care, rehabilitation service, and case management. Also provides
first aid, minor treatment, counseling, referral and medical
liaison for non-occupational health concerns of
employees.Coordinates all worker's compensation management
including compliance with requirements of state worker's
compensation regulations, reporting all cases that require outside
medical care to third party administrator (TPA), and initiation of
internal case.Delivers direct care for employees at site according
to medical directives within the scope of practice and regulations
of the State Nurse Practice Act in the applied state. Adheres to
health management policies, protocols, medical directives, and
physician standing orders according to scope of practice.Conducts
tasks in a professional and effective manner and within legal,
ethical, and moral standards of care.Schedules health assessments
and evaluations of employees for return-to-work, fitness for duty,
and medical surveillance in accordance with health management and
safety protocols and the authorized physician's written
directives.Performs drug and alcohol tests in accordance to company
drug and alcohol program while ensuring compliance of departmental
staff.Other duties as assigned.May require availability outside or
normal business hours.May require travel.KNOWLEDGE &
SKILLS:EDUCATION:High School diploma or GED. Graduate from
Associate Degree of Nursing for RN or Diploma of Nursing for
RN.EXPERIENCE:Typically requires 1 year of experience for RN and at
least 6 years of experience for LPN.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES,
REGISTRATION: Current RN license in state of employment. Must
obtain certification in urine drug screen and breath alcohol
collections. Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification
required.EOE/Vet/Disabled
Keywords: Pilgrim's, Redan , OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH MANAGER - RN, Healthcare , Carrollton, Georgia
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