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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SPECIALIST at Pilgrim's summary:

An Occupational Health Specialist, licensed as an RN, LVN, or LPN, provides direct medical care to employees following medical directives and state nursing regulations. They ensure compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and Worker's Compensation policies, deliver health and safety education, maintain documentation, and collaborate with healthcare providers and management. The role requires professional, compassionate care, accurate record-keeping, and adherence to legal and ethical standards, with potential availability outside normal hours and occasional travel.

Description

As an RN, LVN, or LPN currently licensed to practice in the state of employment, administers direct care of employees with professional expertise according to medical directives and within the scope of practice and regulations of the State Nurse Practice Act, while working under direct supervision of the Occupational Health Manager or Supervisor.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.  
• Provides compassionate, quality care to employees.  
• Adheres to all state and federal regulations including OSHA, Worker's Compensation, etc. Adheres to HIPAA compliance of confidentiality of employees' personal health information.  
• Participates in health and safety teaching of employees.  
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with departmental staff, complex management, supervisory staff, local healthcare providers, and third party administrator (TPA).  
• Conducts all assigned and additional job tasks within legal, ethical, and moral standards of care in a professional and effective manner.  
• Maintains accurate documentation and assists in departmental medical records upkeep. Provides appropriate documentation of all care provided in a professional and effective manner.  
• Keeps department clean and orderly.  
• Notifies Occupational Health Manager and designee of any pertinent physical and emotional changes of symptoms presented by employees.  
• Other duties as assigned  
• May require availability outside of normal business hours  
• May require travel  

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

High School Diploma or GED. Associate Degree of Nursing or Diploma Nursing Degree required.

EXPERIENCE:

Typically requires a minimum of 1 year of experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION :

Current RN or LVP/LPN license in state of employment. Must obtain certification in urine drug screen and breath alcohol collections. Current CPR/First Aid/AED card required.  

EOE, including disability/vets. 

Keywords:

Occupational health, Employee healthcare, Medical directives, State Nurse Practice Act, OSHA compliance, HIPAA confidentiality, Health and safety education, Medical documentation, CPR certified, Drug screening

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