Site Nurse
Company: Abbott Laboratories
Location: Battle Creek
Posted on: August 3, 2022
Job Description:
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 113,000 colleagues
serve people in more than 160 countries. Nourish the world and your
career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott.Our Nutrition
business develops science-based nutrition products for people of
all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult
bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count
on our leading brands - including Similac -, PediaSure -, Pedialyte
-, Ensure -, Glucerna - and ZonePerfect - - to help get the
nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.WHAT WE OFFER At
Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career.
We offer:
- Fast paced work environment where your safety is our
priority
- Production areas that are clean, well-lit and
temperature-controlled
- Training and career development, with onboarding programs for
new employees and tuition assistance
- Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives
and retirement plans
- Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental,
vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits
start day 1
- Vacation - 3 weeks accrued vacation (1st year is prorated) +
vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
- Company Paid Pension Plan
- 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match of
5%
- The stability of a company with a record of strong financial
performance and history of being actively involved in local
communities This position is responsible for managing the Employee
Health department and to provide treatment and follow up care for
injured employees. The position is responsible for implementing
Corporate, Divisional and Plant health policies and procedures
within the guidelines set forth by the American Nurses Association
and the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses. Develop
and implement wellness programs. Coordinate Worker's Compensation
and Disability Case Management. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Provide
nursing treatment to ill and/or injured employees. Schedule medical
appointments and follow up visits with external medical providers.
Coordinate return-to work efforts. Conduct initial and periodic
physical exams and testing of employees. Prepare and maintain
medical and safety records, accident investigations and statistical
data. Initiate reports as related to worker's compensation and
OSHA. Instruct, educate and train employees on disease prevention,
health, wellness and fitness topics. Collaborate with safety and
training in the development of specialized or mandated training
programs. Review and negotiate outside medical services and
pricing. Accountable for the appropriate medical treatment of
employees reporting to Employee Health seeking treatment.
Accountable for accurate and timely completion of worker's
compensation claims and all aspects of Disability Case Management.
Accountable for maintaining the accuracy and confidentiality of all
employee medical records. QUALIFICATIONS Education Level Bachelors
Degree In Nursing or Registered Nurse, licensed by the state. an
equivalent combination of education and work experience Experience
Minimum 2 years In Occupational Health or Community Health
(Hospital, Emergency Room, etc). Excellent verbal and written
communication skills, solid knowledge of Occupational Health, and
excellent computer skills required. The ability to perform
independently, interact well with all levels of employees
Keywords: Abbott Laboratories, Battle Creek , Site Nurse, Healthcare , Battle Creek, Michigan
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