Occupational Health Nurse RN (3rd Shift)

The Occupational Health Nurse plays a vital role in promoting employee health and safety within the workplace. Working onsite, you will be responsible for managing and responding to work-related injuries and illnesses, providing immediate care, and coordinating follow-up treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial assessment of on-the-job injuries and illnesses and refer for further evaluation as necessary
• Complete initial assessment documentation and initiate medical case records in EMR/Gensuite
• Provide direct care, including treatment of occupational injuries and illnesses and business international travel readiness using established medical protocols
• Coordinate and provide appropriate care, treatment, and follow-up for work-related health events based on knowledge of the specific work environment
• Assess non-occupational illnesses occurring at work, determine the need for immediate treatment, and provide guidance to seek care from personal healthcare providers
• Provide counseling for employee mental health issues and appropriately refer to and utilize EAP services
• Perform health screenings and health assessments and complete all follow-up procedures, trending, and program evaluation
• Provide health-related counseling for employees within the scope of nursing knowledge and practice

Skills & Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing (preferred) or Associate’s degree in Nursing
• Current, unencumbered RN license to practice in the state(s) of employment and practice
• Certification in occupational health nursing preferred (COHN, COHN-S) or related specialty (CEN, CCRN)

Experience

• Three (3) or more years of nursing experience required
• Five (5) or more years of nursing experience preferred
• Experience in one or more of the following preferred: Occupational health, Community health, Ambulatory care, Critical care, Emergency nursing

Why Join Us

• Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy
• We recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D)
• This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute

Benefits

• GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
• GE Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.