Occupational Health Nurse

Provides for and delivers health care services to workers and worker populations within an occupational setting to assist ill and

injured employees to reach maximum health and productivity. Functions as a clinical case manager and coordinates an individual

client's health care services across multiple systems from the onset of injury or illness to a safe return to work or an optimal

alternative. Care is coordinated with a focus on achieving quality care delivered in a cost-effective manner. Using a unique

knowledge of employees, their social or family system, and the work environment, the occupational health nurse assesses, plans,

implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates the care for clients. Practices within the parameters of professional licensure to

ensure consistency with legal, labor, regulatory and corporate requirements.

Collaborates with management and the broad Environmental, Health and Safety staff to carry out mutual corporate

objectives.

• Acts as a professional health resource for the organization’s management in planning and maintaining initiatives and

programs that meet defined goals and objectives.

• Provides initial assessment of occupational injuries, illnesses and exposures and may treat or refer for further evaluation as

necessary in accordance with clinical guidelines and protocols.

• Assesses the broad spectrum of client needs, including physical and psychosocial factors, using data from various sources

including, but not limited to aggregate case/claims experience, employer representatives, other health care providers,

health records, and third party representatives.

• Assesses non-occupational sudden illnesses occurring at work, determines the immediacy of treatment, and gives guidance

to seek care from emergency/personal health care providers.

• Develops a plan of nursing care based on identified needs and problems and assists with the development of primary,

secondary and tertiary prevention and health promotion strategies to optimize health and prevent injuries and illnesses.

• Develops processes for identifying situations that require early intervention to maximize desired outcomes.

• Identifies client goals, objectives, and actions in a comprehensive case management plan and implements interventions to

achieve desired outcomes within designated time frames.

• Coordinates nursing process to generate consistent documentation of treatment, interactive process and administrative

aspects.

• Establishes generic and specific communication plans involving internal and external parties, as appropriate.

• Identifies qualifications and expectations for, and monitors and evaluates outcomes and quality of services delivered by

health care providers and vendors in the treatment and rehabilitation network.

• Collaborates with treatment, rehabilitation providers, third party representatives to coordinate/provide for the appropriate

care, treatment and follow-up of work related health events based on knowledge of the specific work environment for

optimal outcomes.

• Assists supervisors and employees with return to work issues including work restrictions, modified scheduling and job

accommodations.

• Provides health-related counseling for supervisors and employees within the scope of nursing knowledge and practice.

• Conducts workplace walkthroughs/assessments and exposure follow-up.

• Maintains and safeguards privacy and confidentiality of business and protected health information.

• Participates in the development of related policies, procedures and work instructions.

• Identifies researchable problems and participates in studies and projects according to research skills.

• Assumes responsibility for professional development and continuing education to ensure competency and performance

consistent with professional Occupational Health Nursing standards.

“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”

If you are inclined, I would be happy to set up some time to chat more about your background and career interests to see if there could be a possible match. Please feel free to call me on 732-806-7467 or send me email on nirajk@mindlance.com

Regards

Niraj kumar