Sr. Occupational Health Nurse

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Job Title
Sr. Occupational Health Nurse
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You'll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity
This position works out of our Santa Clara, CA location in the Vascular division
Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease.
The Sr. Occupational Health Nurse is responsible for the generally independent administration of Occupational Health activities for Abbott employees. Applies in depth knowledge of clinical Occupational Health nursing as well as knowledge of regulations impacting the work site, current legislation, environmental safety and workforce health issues, and uses this to provide an individualized plan of care for a range of routine to complex Occupational Health assignments. Serves as an expert in health promotion and disease prevention, and works in partnership with appropriate people consistent with corporate culture, business objectives and the needs of employee and community populations. Functions as a resource to the occupational heath staff.
What You'll Work On
• Administers the procedures of the occupational and environmental health and safety program consistent with the company's general policies concerning health services.
• Assesses the health needs of employees and employee populations. Performs all required medical surveillance activities. Assesses and treats work related illness and injuries.
• Functions as a subject matter expert on case management performed including Worker's Compensation without lost time, work related and personal restrictions, referrals.
• Applies detailed knowledge of regulations impacting work site and employee population to best address employee and workforce health issues.
• Stays current on legislation and regulations that impact this environment.
• Learns about employee population demographics and identifies key areas for education and intervention. Implements timely, thorough programs and services that address these needs.
• Dialogues with the employees to identify a suitable plan for intervention and/or resumed work activity. Encourages employee to engage in the appropriate intervention and follow-up. Tracks progress and provides continued support.
• Develops and evaluates clinical procedures and practice guidelines.
• Develops and provides opportunities for in-service education/staff development and continuing professional education.
• Provides leadership, direction and technical counsel to members of the Occupational Health team (i.e. safety, industrial hygiene, bio-safety).
• Defines, plans and organizes projects to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Collaborates with upper management to apply the common tools for managing the project scope, cost, schedule and resources.
• Participation in clinical research in Occupational Health.
• Exposure to strategic planning process.
• Case management courses. Exposure to budgetary and operating expense procedures.
• Key Derailers: Complexity and pace of project. Lack of cross-cultural experience. Degree of structure vs. ambiguity. Poor clinical skills Ineffective oral or written communication.
• Independently resolves issues, elevating only the most complex situations to the Occupational Health Manager, Clinical Services as indicated. - Knowledge must address diverse and difficult problems or situations. -Broad operating latitude.
• Serves as an occupational and environmental health and safety expert to the corporation, community, and other outside groups.
Required Qualifications
• BSN Degree
• Current California State RN License
• 5 years Occupational Health experience or Emergency Room, Urgent Care, Public Health or Case Management
• BLS Certification
• Physical Assessment Skills
• Phlebotomy Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Strong Written Skills
Preferred Qualifications
• COHN
• CAOHC Certification
• NIOSH Trained
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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is
$83,600.00 - $167,200.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Engineering
DIVISION:
AVD Vascular
LOCATION:
United States > Santa Clara : Building A - SC
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 5 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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