Job Title: Occupational Health Nurse Duration: 06+ months (Potential Extension) Location: Round Lake, IL, 60073 Shift: Second or Third Shift
Job Description: Provides nursing services and first aid to employees who become ill or injured on the premises of the establishment. Establishes preventive health programs and procedures to promote good health and well-being practices among employees. Assures that Company complies with all internal and external standards and regulations (i.e. Worker’s Compensation, Law 139, FMLA, etc.).
Responsibilities: •Develops and implement preventive health programs and procedures such as: health education, accident prevention, alcohol abuse counseling, smoking cessation and weight control programs. •Administrates Company health related programs (“Be well @ company”, Law 139, Worker Compensation, Maternity Program and Reasonable Accommodations per ADA). •Administrates Medical Healthcare Plan including general orientation, changes in coverage, follow up for reimbursement from the provider. •Active liaison with Management and/or EHS&S Team members to minimize impact of facility operations related to occupational injury or illness related events. •Takes patient's vital signs, treats wounds, and evaluates physical condition of patient. •Contacts Occupational and Family Doctors and hospital to arrange for further medical treatment as needed. •Maintains medical record of treated employees and prepares accident reports and insurance forms. Keeps and files employee’s medical records on a daily basis. •Assists Occupational and Family Doctors in employee medical examinations and work-related conditions. •Prepare monthly statistical summaries. •Ensures health and safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), GDP’s and Company policies and procedures are followed. •Refer employees to the Employee Assistance Program as required. •Should be able to work with minimum supervision. •Must keep the work area in clean and orderly conditions. •Teamwork, leadership and services oriented. •Direct Patient Care R.N. or LPN specialized in providing a safe work environment for employees. May be a nurse practitioner, manager, educator, consultant and/or case manager. Will often work with members of an occupational health and safety functional team.
Requirements: Bachelor Degree of Sciences in Nursing with 6+ months of previous experience in position. Maintain Continued Education for State License; knowledge in Ergonomics, OSHA, Workmen’s Compensation, Law 139, ADA regulations; computer literate, with excellent communication skills and service oriented.
Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, percent, to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Nursing State License, Occupational Health Nurse Certification, Regulatory Laws Training, Audiometric Certifications, First Aid and CPR Certification, and other training certifications that the immediate supervisor refers.
Company Regulatory Compliance Observes and promotes company occupational health and safety, security, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), standard operating procedures and other measures already established by the company; must inform of any violation.
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCEoffers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, and hospital indemnity insurances. Additional benefits SPECTRAFORCEoffers to the eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE offers unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law. Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCEis an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at nahr@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $44.75/hr.
