Occupational Health Nurse

Company Description:

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.

Occupational Health Nurse

Job Duties

• Assess occupational and non-occupational injuries/illnesses, administer treatment and/or medication as needed, and make appropriate medical referrals. Monitor the progress and recuperation of occupational and non-occupational injuries or illnesses. Communicate with supervisors and personnel department regarding employee clinic visits or work status after authorization is completed. Document all medical evaluations and consultations in the employee’s medical record.
• Prepare and maintain employee medical records and other record-keeping systems relating to the Medical Department. Comply with all legal requirements regarding employee medical records (federal and state). Log in all clinic visits and off-site interactions for the monthly medical statistics. File, type, input data into databases, answer the telephone, and schedule appointments as needed. Maintain medical inventory and order medical equipment, medications and supplies.
• Assist physician with all clinic visits including required medical exams, injuries/illnesses, consultations, and return-to-work visits. Perform objective tests and document the health history in preparation for required medical exams. Dispense medications, apply dressings, schedule appointments, and complete other tasks as assigned by the clinic physician.
• Assist with the Hearing Conservation Program, the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard requirements, the Respiratory Protection Program, and the Emergency Medical System. Administer the Company’s drug screening programs. Help with company health promotion programs and provide health education and counseling as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• Less than 2 years related experience
• Registered Nursing Degree/Diploma
• Job requires employee to drive a medical buggy
• Job requires employee to drive a personal vehicle to conduct company business < 20% per week (8 hours) and/or travel locally between company locations during scheduled workday. Preferred Qualifications
  

  One year out-patient RN level nursing experience (General Practice, ER, Occ Med, Public Health) or 3 years General Medical/Surgical experience. Experience with lean skills and quality improvements. Possess Medical Review Officer (MRO) Assistant experience; National institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) spirometry training; Occupational Hearing Conservationist (CAHOC) certification. Good familiarity with Microsoft Excel.

Work Authorization:

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

No agency calls please.

Compensation and Benefits:

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.

EOE Veterans/Disabilities