Occupational Health Nurse
Location: Charleston, South Carolina, US
Reporting to: Sr. EHS Manager
SHL Medical is the world-leading solution provider in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced drug delivery systems with more than 5000 employees worldwide. Our customers include top pharmaceutical and biotech companies from around the globe that require innovative devices such as auto-injectors or pen injectors to effectively deliver their drugs. Headquartered in Switzerland since late 2018, with sites in Sweden, Taiwan, and the United States.
Job Overview
The Occupational Health Nurse will provide direct care services to employees on the job, host health promotion activities and programs, and provide workers’ compensation case management.
Main Responsibilities
- Serves as a resource on health matters, reviewing such items as physicians’ reports on employee health, workers’ compensation insurance claims, medical restrictions on employee work, and the policies and procedures of the medical department. Assists employees who are injured or become ill at work.
- Performs pre-employment health screening.
- Manages ergonomic program.
- Administers Post Accident, Reasonable Suspicion, and random drug and alcohol testing.
- Conducts health clinics including blood pressure screening, diabetes testing, and immunization clinics.
- Performs audiometric testing, respiratory protection program, and conducts fit testing, establishing baseline data and performing annual follow-up testing.
- Trains and offers medical supervision to company first-aid teams. Assists with the hearing conservation program and eye protection programs, assuring that protective equipment is appropriate and properly used.
- Establishes and maintains medical department records.
- Manages nurse’s clinic and medical supplies.
- Carries out studies and investigations on health or safety-related questions and prepares reports, summaries, and recommendations.
- Manage Medical Surveillance Programs
- Manage Return To Work Program
- Manage OSHA Log
- Indirect supervision responsibilities to the Site First Aid Team
- As Occupational Health Staff grows, the Occupational Health Nurse will provide supervision to LPN and/or EMT’s
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualification
- Registered nurse (RN) in the state required.
- Certified Occupational Health Nurse
- 3-5 Years Experience as an Occupational Health Nurse
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
We Offer
- Competitive compensation package
- Modern working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies
- Challenging assignments in a fast growing and innovative industry
- Position in a dynamic, international team of highly skilled professionals
- Various opportunities for personal and professional development within a global organization
Please note that SHL is a drug free employer. This offer of employment is contingent upon your successful completion of various preemployment screenings, including, but not limited to, a drug test, employment verification, reference checks, and a criminal background check.
Interested in joining SHL Medical and in supporting us with your expertise and personality? Then we look forward to receiving your application including your CV, motivation letter, and all other relevant documents to our Talent Acquisition Department at RecruitUS@shl-group.com.
Please note: For this position, we do not consider applications from recruitment agencies.