Position Title: Occupational Health Nurse
Work Location: Deerfield, IL, USA, 60015
Assignment Duration: 12 months
Work Arrangement: Remote (Part Time)

Position Summary:
Maintain any current occupational health wellness program in the absence of the occupational health nurse.
If applicable, the OH & Safety Manager will educate and set expectations and needs prior to absence.

Key Responsibilities:
• Maintain any current occupational health wellness program in the absence of the occupational health nurse.
• Maintain system that facilitates immediate care of employees with injury and illness. Collaborate with EHS professionals and management on investigation, root cause analysis, and proper communication to EHS partners.
• Review job placement results and follow appropriate process to store and facilitate follow up as needed.
• Maintain documentation system for occupational health record keeping and confidentiality. Responsible for OH reporting (OSHA, Worker’s Compensation, DOT, etc.).
• Maintain an effective case management program including coordination with other health care professionals, human resources, department managers, and insurance carrier representatives or TPA to facilitate timely return to work and appropriate utilization of benefits. Incorporates knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations (FMLA, ADA, and state-specific workers compensation laws).
• Maintain working relationships with appropriate community agencies and health consultants to achieve program support and optimum health care for employees. Responsible for maintaining a high level of expertise through participation in continuing education.
• Partner and actively participate in efforts to prevent and address OH issues as well as determining strategies to reduce those risks through the accident investigation process.
• Actively support EHS team initiatives by providing OH perspective. Contribute to new hire orientation, required EHS training, and health promotion programming.
• Responsible for all aspects of the random drug and alcohol testing program, including follow-up with outcomes.
• Apply ergonomic principles effectively: Align medical activities (e.g., first-aid) with ergonomic risk assessments and reduction control measures for employees experiencing potentially work-related musculoskeletal symptoms.
• Assure compliance with applicable health and safety regulations and DOT compliance.

Qualification & Experience:
• Critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Proficient in computer program use
• Advanced communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively with other disciplines and subordinates
• Ability to manage and communicate occupational health programs
• BSN or equivalent degree required
• Registered nurse with current license to practice required
• Minimum of 5 years of OH program management experience; experience with WC laws in all applicable states
• Experience in OSHA recordkeeping criteria
• Certification in Occupational Health preferred
• Certification in Case Management preferred

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
• Not specified

Additional Information:
• Not specified

Mobile-Optimized JD Summary:
Remote OH Nurse role managing wellness programs, injury response, OSHA reporting, drug testing, and case management. Requires RN, BSN, 5+ yrs OH experience, strong compliance skills.

 
 
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: $ 32.43/daily.