Occupational Nurse at Medtronic in Ponce, Puerto Rico

Job Description:

Careers that Change Lives

As an Occupational Nurse you will participate in the exchange of infirmary information with the first shift nurse, verify emails, verify new hazardous observations reported in the Enablon system, enter hazardous observations turned in and assign corrective actions, assist employee with medical situations including possible contagious disease/ emergency, licenses and benefit orientation, assist in accident investigation cases and inform SLT of the incident, evaluate and inform temporary and regular employees return to work process, participate in EHS team, EHS committee and EMR team meetings, assist the occupational physician in medical evaluations, assist in case management meetings, maintain medical files updated, safety audits, help manage and/or coordinate medical surveillance programs such as hearing conservation, respiratory protection, PAE orientation etc.

A Day in the Life

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

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  • Provides nursing services and first aid to employees or persons who become ill or injured at work facilities and industrial plants.
  • Administers health management programs such as workers' compensation, long-term disability, and wellness programs.
  • Maintains record of persons treated; prepares accident reports; provides health education information; dispenses standard drugs and medicines such as aspirin and cough or cold tablets; refers contagious diseases or serious injuries to company or employee's physician.
  • Must be a Registered Nurse (RN).
  • May work with industrial toxicology and/or hygienists to recognize environmental factors and/or stresses in or from the workplace that may cause sickness, impaired health, or discomfort among the workers.
  • Manage occupational and non-occupational medical cases
  • Assist company physician during medical evaluations
  • Record retention program
  • HIPAA certification
  • Analyze medical information

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree required in Science in Nursing
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 0 years of experience

• Basic knowledge on occupational nursing
• Basic knowledge on occupational programs (Audiometric test, visual test, respiratory program etc.)
• Basic knowledge on Ergonomic evaluations
• Basic Enablon System management
• OSHA basic knowledge
• Basic knowledge on ENABLON System
• Lead Medical Response Team
• Lead EHS Committee
• Assist with company safety issues
• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN).

About Medtronic

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let's work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients' lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)