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Position Summary:

•  Provides general occupational nursing services, including triage of patients, and treatment of minor injuries in New Brunswick
• Develops, implements and maintains surveillance programs to meet regulatory and accreditation standards and university needs
• Tracks and reviews all test results, health questionnaires with NP/PA/MD
• Provides case management for occupational injuries and illnesses on New Brunswick, Camden and Newark campuses, cooperative extensions and farms 
• Serves as liaison with Department of Risk Management and Workers' Compensation Third Party Administrator (TPA), providing them with updates on employee status
• Evaluates and coordinates injury prevention efforts based on injury data
• Implements and maintains the Quality Assurance program
• Helps to maintain the Occupational Health Department's policies and procedures
• Provides consultations to Newark and Camden campuses related to provisions of occupational health services
• Develops and provides wellness initiatives for employees.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Registered Nurse 
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• A minimum of two years' experience in either Occupational Health, Emergency Nursing or strong clinical skills experience.  

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to independently triage patients and provide first aid. 
• Must be comfortable speaking directly with physician consultants (eg. orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, etc.) regarding care and work status for injured employees.
• Must be able to provide guidance to supervisors and managers regarding injured employees work status, follow up
• Requires the ability to deal with the intricacies of Workers' Compensation laws and regulatory guidelines
• Must be able to combine care and empathy for injured employees with ability to set firm limits related to attendance and return to work.
• Must be able to deal effectively and diplomatically with employees, supervisors and consultants.
• Computer literacy in industry standard software
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Use of personal vehicle in order to travel for business demands; a valid driver's license would be required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN or COHN-S) 
• Experience with occupational exposures and injuries 
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and Workers Compensation 
• Experience with EMR
• Phlebotomy 

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to drive to locations on the New Brunswick, Newark and Camden campuses, the Rutgers COOP Extension Farms and to other locations as assigned.  
• Requires the ability to type; sit for prolong periods; and lift up to 25 lbs.

Special Conditions:

• Medical examination, testing, and immunizations before hire, including COVID and Flu vaccination 
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification on hire; or certification within 60 days of hire. 
• Clean Driving Record

Posting Number: 21ST2192

Location: College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)