Entry level occupational health nurse Jobs in Somerville ma

Job Description

Supports the occupational health function to ensure legal and regulatory requirements are met or exceeded. Assists in the identification of gaps and needs and recommending programs, policies and procedures that help prevent harm to workers and property. Oversees occupational health and preventative health programs that support CCA employee health and wellness strategy.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory occupational health requirements including, but not limited to OSHA, DPH, ADA and FMLA.
• Oversee and manage the implementation of new occupational health software across the CCA footprint.
• In collaboration with manager, develop software ‘roll out’ plan.
• Serve as a software expert within the department, exploring the full capability of the available tools.
• Assess software capability to meet CCA’s needs, making recommendations for modification, if necessary
• Run all necessary reports from OH software to keep the department and leadership informed.
• Assist employees with Occupational health system questions and issues
• Manage and oversee MIIIS vaccination database
• Perform ergonomic assessments to assist with proper workstation set-up.
• Review accommodation requests. Collaborate with business partners and make recommendations with regards to accommodations under ADA.
• Oversee Return-to-Work from STD / FMLA leave of absences.
• Track progress on Occupational Health Initiatives and communicate regularly with the OH team about progress and roadblocks hindering execution of strategic plan.
• Perform contact tracing to prevent the spread of infectious illness within the workplace.
• Create and Deliver presentations to employees and managers on occupational health topics.
• Contribute to and participate in employee training programs as appropriate to ensure employees understand health and safety requirements.
• Maintain confidential documents in Employee Health records

Working Conditions

Office setting with travel by car or public transportation to other office / clinical sites.

May travel to member’s homes or other community settings to conduct accident investigations or observe workflow.

Expectations for All Employees

Demonstrate integrity by working with passion, commitment, and honesty, acting in the best interests of colleagues and members. Approach work in a collaborating and caring manner interacting with insight, sincerity, and compassion. Demonstrate accountability by delivering on commitments, owning mistakes as well as successes, and contributing to an empowering environment where the focus is on solving problems and learning from errors. Recognize and respect diversity in all forms. Strive for excellence in the fulfillment of CCA’s mission through quality, innovation, and continuous learning. Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and openness to change. Represent CCA and its clinical affiliates with professionalism. Keep current and proficient with necessary skills and knowledge. Self-identify training and development needs relevant to work area and responsibilities. Adhere to all applicable compliance requirements including but not limited to :

Required (must have)

Desired (nice to have)