Occupational Health Nurse

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As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Human Resources

Job Sub Function:

Health Services

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, United States of America, San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, United States of America

Job Description:

Position Job Title: EMPLOYEE HEALTH & WELL-BEING PUERTO RICO OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE (OHN)

Scope:  PUERTO RICO

Exempt (Salaried) 

Job Family Group:  Human Resources

Job Family: Health Services

SECTION 1: JOB SUMMARY*

 

Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. is recruiting for an Employee Health & Well-Being Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) to support the Ethicon facilities in San Lorenzo & Manati manufacturing site in Puerto Rico. This role will be based in Puerto Rico. J&J is continuously reviewing its talent strategy. The role and responsibilities of this position is subject to change as part of a broader organizational talent development strategy.

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe good health is the foundation of vibrant lives, thriving communities, and forward progress. That’s why for more than 130 years, we have aimed to keep people well at every age and every stage of life. Today, as the world’s largest and most broadly-based healthcare company, we are committed to using our reach and size for good, and we strive to improve access and affordability, create healthier communities, and put a healthy mind, body, and environment in reach of everyone, everywhere.

Our Employee Health and Well-Being organization is dedicated to the total health of our employees. Following our EHW Global Strategy and supported by our policies, programs, and resources, the Employee Health & Well-Being OHN, will bring to life our effective approaches and strategies to serve our employees. As an OHN, you are caring for the health of manufacturing employees on shift 3 with ability to rotate shifts.

SECTION 2: DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES*

• Provide nursing services at specific site with emphasis on Occupational Health Programs including injury and illness management, medical surveillance, case management, disability management, return to work and medical accommodations.

• Collaborate with Site lead, Occupational Health Nurses and Occupational Health Physician and Well-Being resources to provide integrated health services.

• Perform occupational health surveillance evaluations and tests as established on company’s guidelines:

  • Coordinate tests with internal and external resources.

  • Coordinate with departments’ managers and supervisors.

  • Document interventions in electronic record management system. 

  • Maintain master record in order.

• Administer medications and performs various minor treatments or therapies for injured or ill employees following J&J clinical procedures and standing orders.

• Provide support on Health & Well-Being Policies deployment at the site, including, but not limited, to health promotion, education, employee engagement and activation events.

• Provide nursing services and emergency (first-aid) treatments to employees who become ill or suffer an accident on company premises, arranging for transportation to another care provider, if needed.  Notifies all concerned.

• Maintain accurate clinical records, utilizing approved medical, nursing and statistical formats.

• Advise and counsels employees within areas of core competency and integrated services and make appropriate referrals (internal and external) when indicated.

• Develop knowledge of the occupational hazards/exposures, and treatment for the specific location.

• Assist in the process of medical leaves of absence and Workers’ Compensation or equivalent as required.

• Comply with all health-related policies, procedures and applicable regulations including, but not limited to, State Nurse Practice Act and Nursing professional credentials.

• Maintain high level of confidentiality and sensitivity to inquiries and access to personal medical records and information as defined by J&J’s Confidentiality Policy.

• Maintain accurate clinical records, utilizing approved medical, nursing and statistical formats, including digital skills, ensures compliance with the Records Management Policies and maintains accurate medical daily log.

• Refer work related injury/ illness cases to Worker’s Compensation (Fondo), as required and ensure compliance with the J&J Injury / Illness classification and recordkeeping guideline.

• With the previous assessment and approval from the EHW Site Lead, collaborate in business initiatives and projects related to Occupational Health and employee protection.

• Will conduct duties as assigned by site lead depending on volume at clinic. Assist in preparation for audits, internal and external.

• Comply with EHW training, credentialing and other local and regulatory J&J policies.

SECTION 3: EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION*

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Nurse (Current and Non-restricted license).

• Occupational Health Nursing Certification / Puerto Rico Nursing College Collegiate.

SECTION 4: REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES and AFFILIATIONS*

• AED and CPR certification

• Hearing conservation and respiratory protection certifications.

• Occupational Health and Clinical Practice experience (3 to 5 years)

• Fluent English and Spanish communication skills.

• Position requires inclusion into Bloodborne Pathogens program.

• Active participant of site Emergency Response Team.

• Availability on overtime and rotating shifts if required with previous notification by the EHW Site Lead.

• Willing to travel to affiliates within Puerto Rico with previous notification by the EHW Site Lead.

                                                                                                                                      

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. 

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Administrative Support, Business Behavior, Communication, Confidentiality, Consulting, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Execution Focus, Healthcare EDI, Healthcare Management, Health Care Regulation, Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), HR Strategic Management, Issue Escalation, Process Oriented, Service Excellence, Service Models, Talent Management

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