Job Title: Occupational Health Nurse - Level 2
Location: East Durham, NY 12423
Duration: 2 Months (Possibility of extension depending upon business requirements and performance)
Work Schedule: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
 
About the role:

• As a nurse at an organization Manufacturing Site, this role is responsible for providing comprehensive health services to employees within a manufacturing setting. This includes treating injuries and illnesses, conducting health assessments, promoting health and safety practices, and complying with occupational health regulations.
• This role collaborates with management to develop health policies and programs that enhance workplace safety and employee well-being.
• The site nurse will have knowledge of EHS compliance programs to ensure compliance with regulations governing safety and health for workers and the work environment including but not limited to Workers Compensation, OSHA, Ergonomics and Hearing protection.
• This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career.

 
These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Nurses in the field of occupational health identify and control common workplace hazards to ensure employees stay healthy and safe.

 
Health Assessment and Care

• Conduct pre-employment and periodic health assessments, as part of health surveillance programs.
• Provide first aid and emergency care for work related injuries and illnesses.
• Administer medications as prescribed by a physician.
• Monitor and follow up on employee health conditions and recovery process.

Health Promotion and Education

• Develop and implement health and wellness program.
• Provide health education designed to prevent injury and illness by promoting effective management of occupational and non-occupational health matters.
• Promote company resources and employee benefits that support employee health and wellbeing.
• Conduct health education sessions and training topics such as disease prevention, stress management, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Occupational Health Management

• Maintain accurate and confidential medical records, including use of Cority Electronic Medical Record system.
• Conduct workplace hazard assessments and participate in safety inspections.
• Identify employees with actual or potential occupational exposures, including chemical, biological, and physical hazards, and determine the need for baseline and annual medical surveillance.
• Support the site Ergonomics Improvement Team with assistance from the EHS-Industrial Hygiene Specialist.
• Manage workers’ compensation claims and coordinate return to work programs.
• Case-manage employees who are on medical restrictions, following the Employee request for Accommodation procedure, with the goal of keeping employee safe and productive at work. This involves collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health regulations and standards.
• Maintain qualified vendors, if needed, to provide health services.
• Personally develop by obtaining the required continuing education credits to maintain license and relevant certifications.

Emergency Preparedness

• Develop and implement emergency response plans.
• Manage the site First Responders team, including facilitating annual refresher training and certifications
• Participate in emergency drills and ensure readiness of medical equipment and supplies.

Collaboration and Communication

• Participate in safety committee meetings and contribute to the development of health and safety policies.
• Communicate effectively with employees, providing support and addressing health inquiries.
• Provide recommendations to Site Leadership Team on safety, health and wellness matters.

 
Basic Qualifications:
Client is looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid nursing license.
• Certification in Occupational Health Nursing (COHN) or relevant experience is a plus.
• Nursing experience in an industrial setting is preferred.

 
Preferred Qualifications:
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus

• Previous experience in occupational health, emergency care, manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• Strong clinical and assessment skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in using medical and office software.
• Good relationship building and networking, to engage effectively with site personnel, senior management, EHS and Regional leads.
• Ability to conduct training sessions in a classroom or production floor environment
• Familiarization and practical experience with Quality initiatives including but not limited to: executing validation protocols, deviation reports, root cause analysis, and change control.
• Continuous improvement background with knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma/OE Tools and Techniques (OE Green Belt Certification preferred)

 

About Us: SPECTRAFORCE is one of the fastest-growing workforce solutions firms in the United States. As a diversity-owned business, we place human connection at the heart of everything we do, building strong relationships with both clients and candidates to fill roles successfully. Our teams in North and Central America and India serve more than 150 Fortune clients globally, leveraging custom AI technology to provide direct hire, executive search, nearshoring, offshoring, and project staffing solutions.
 
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: $75.00/hr.