Occupational Health Nurse

Company: Battelle
Location: Columbus
Posted on: May 18, 2025

Job Description:

Battelle delivers when others can't. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients-whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.Job SummaryThe nurse provides clinical and administrative support for the operation of a comprehensive, on-site occupational health service for research and development operations. This includes both clinical nursing and administrative support of occupational health programs. The nurse is part of the emergency response team for both biological and chemical laboratories. The nurse will also be involved in employee wellness programs. The nurse may be responsible for tracking, compiling, and reporting on examination and testing data, injury and treatment, and other information necessary for the operation of occupational health programs.The position is located at our West Jefferson, Ohio facility.Responsibilities

• Maintains equipment, supplies, medical records, and logs in an accurate, organized, and functional manner.
• Assists in scheduling and tracking required occupational medical evaluations, return-to-work examinations, and follow-up visits for local and global operations.
• Involved in employee wellness programs - influenza clinics, biometric screenings, etc.
• Obtains specimens (blood, urine), conduct tests (hearing, vision, lung function, respirator fit tests, etc.) and administers immunizations (hepatitis A/B, tetanus, etc.) as required, in compliance with current standard practices.
• Effectively assesses occupational injuries and illnesses, providing prompt and clinically accurate medical treatment for Battelle staff members.
• Provides emergency response, acute care (first aid) and counseling for staff members on health concerns and refers them to the appropriate resources as necessary.
• Assists with other administrative tasks such as processing bills, ordering supplies, and maintaining multiuser databases.
• Contributes to the review of existing guidelines and the formulation of new medical procedures and physician's standing orders.
• Engages in self-development activities for ongoing nursing education units as required by the State Nurse Licensing Bureau and certification by the American Board of Occupational Health Nurses. Engages in educational activities to acquire new skills and update current knowledge of nursing to provide a high quality of occupational health nursing.Key Qualifications
  • Requires an Associate's degree (or higher) in nursing. Two years of nursing experience in employee heath, occupational health, emergency medicine, urgent care, case management, critical care or a related area is required.
  • Licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Ohio is required.
  • Must be capable of using respiratory protection and protective clothing in an emergency response capacity.
  • Ability to work in complex research setting with personnel from diverse disciplines, along with superior organization and clinical management skills are required.
  • Ability to learn potential hazards of biological and chemical agents and provide medical support
  • Ability to travel to attend required training up to two weeks per year
  • Willingness to support work outside normal business hours several times per year
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively and build relationships is required.
  • Certification in CPR, first aid, and advanced airway support is required or must be obtained upon hire.
  • Basic skills in clinical nursing, immunizations and routine occupational medical testing preferred.Benefits: Live an Extraordinary LifeWe care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
    • Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off-giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
    • Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
    • Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
    • Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
    • Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
    • Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.A Work Environment Where You SucceedFor brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity's most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:
      • Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
      • Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
      • Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment
      • Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
      • Give back to and improve our communitiesVaccinations & Safety ProtocolsBattelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients' requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers

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