Job Description

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Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy

Summary:

This position provides Occupational Health and First Aid Case Management services at assigned Duke Energy locations. Services include assessing, planning, and delivering first aid care to all employees in a timely fashion, with a focus on the prevention of escalation to OSHA recordable incidents. Performing physical exams for regulatory compliance, providing first aid, completing associated scheduling and required recordkeeping, consulting with local management, alerting company Workers Compensation Coordinator of site injuries requiring off-site evaluation/treatment, and notifying local medical facilities of same. Nuclear OHNs take call on a rotational basis to field occupational health and medical regulatory compliance questions during non-working hours. Knowledgeable of HIPAA requirements and handles confidential medical information appropriately. Excellent people skills and high level of attention to detail. Services also include completing required recordkeeping, actively participating in safety meetings throughout areas of support, educating employees on health-related topics, and establishing healthy working relationships with employees and site management. Writing/presentation skills necessary for nurse to communicate effectively and deliver results. Nurse will travel as needed to assess employees in area of support, with possibility of traveling overnight to support emergency deployments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Performance of physical examinations for compliance with NRC, OSHA and other regulatory requirements per directives of Corporate Medical Director (CMD)
* Determines type of mandated physical required
* Schedules appropriate physical exams and medical tests
* Evaluates employee medical condition and ability to perform specific job functions
* Recommends medical clearance when results are within guidelines of CMD directives, and obtain physician concurrence on clearances as required
* Make appropriate referrals for those who are not medically cleared, while maintaining medical confidentiality
* Medical Documentation
* Appropriately document all medical examinations, tests, consultations, and evaluations
* Maintain confidential employee medical files
* Retrieve and provide medical information to employees and corporate legal staff only when appropriately released to do so
* Scheduling
* Schedule all physical exams and medical tests to meet business needs and regulatory due dates
* First Aid and Case Management
* Assess injuries and illnesses to determine need for first aid, basic life support, treatment or referral
* Alert Company WC Coordinator of injuries sent off-site for treatment
* Notify off-site medical facility of injury coming to them for evaluation/treatment
* Provide first aid for injuries and illnesses during normal working hours
* Health & Wellness issues and EAP referrals
* Serve as resource to employees for personal health issues and concerns
* Refer employees to external health and medical agencies for consultation and information regarding specific medical conditions
* Provide medical review on Return to Work forms for management
* Discuss medical, health and wellness issues as needed, making appropriate medical and EAP referrals
* Travel as needed to assess employees
* Willing to travel overnight to support emergency deployments (storm duty) if needed
* Provide medical support for special events, training, etc
* Participate in trainings, meetings, etc

Basic/Required Qualifications:

Occupational Health Nurse

* Graduate of ADN/ASN, diploma, or BSN School of Nursing degree
* Two years of work experience as Registered Nurse in a hospital setting
* Requires valid Registered Nurse license in state of practice
* Experience working with HIPAA requirements and handling confidential medical information appropriately

Senior Occupational Health Nurse

* Graduate of ADN/ASN, diploma, or BSN School of Nursing degree
* Five years of work experience as Registered Nurse in a hospital setting
* Requires valid Registered Nurse license in state of practice
* Experience working with HIPAA requirements and handling confidential medical information appropriately

Desired Qualifications:

* Emergency / Case Management experience
* BSN degree
* Experience working with OSHA requirements with ability to make sound medical decisions in each area
* Experience working in occupational health setting
* Experienced in use of computers, email, MS Word, and MS Excel programs
* Able to work independently with minimal supervision & outside help
* Excellent people skills and high level of attention to detail

Travel Requirements

25-50%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Posting Expiration Date

Monday, February 1, 2021

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.