Occupational Health Nurse Administrator

FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE:
 
Implements and participates in programs to provide preventative medical care and health maintenance in support of safety and health goals. Secures, evaluates, monitors, and administers contracts for medical services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 1.  Designs and implements programs of preventive health education for a assigned territory.

2.  Oversees medical contract services provided within the area assigned. Monitors the quality of work provided and implements changes where required.

3.  Maintains confidential employee medical records, ensuring that entries are current; prepares summaries of medical information on a regular and as needed basis.

4.  Ensures that employees are trained in the procedures and resources available for obtaining emergency medical care.

5.  Determines the availability of wellness programs, blood pressure screenings, inoculation, and related services in the local communities, and makes arrangements to provide these services to employees.

6.  Works with the employee assistance function to identify, refer and follow-up on employees needing these services. Consults with employee assistance committees and coordinators to ensure that resources are readily available.

7.  Coordinates the development and implementation of mandated health protection programs in conjunction with employees from the safety function.

8.  Develops and reviews crisis management plans; assists in identifying community based medical services to support these plans.

9.  Serves on joint safety and health committee(s). Reviews accident reports to assist in identifying safety hazards; consults with representatives of labor and management in identifying and resolving safety and health issues.

10. Provides guidance to injury compensation specialists in understanding work-related injuries, treatment, and physical limitations. Provides medial liaison with OWCP; monitors progress of limited duty and rehabilitation employees.

11. Visits facilities to identify safety and health hazards and obtain feedback on the quality of contractor supplied medical services.

12. Coordinates cross-functionally with all Human Resources function to ensure effective and comprehensive support. Works proactively to foster a workplace of diversity, inclusion and engagement.

13. Responds to medical emergencies in the facilities to which assigned.