Occupational Health -- Triage Nurse

Work Location: Omaha, NE

Closing Date: November 30, 2009

Basic Purpose of Job:

Implements and coordinates Health and Medical activities including medical case management, regulatory compliance, and preventive health activities. Serves as the Health and Medical resource for the Operating Department.

An Occupational Health -- Triage Nurse position is currently available with Union Pacific Railroad in Omaha, Nebraska. This position reports directly to the Director Clinical Services in our Health and Medical organization. The position functions as a liaison with field operations in prioritizing and resolving urgent medical issues; provides triage phone support for the Director; and oversees regulatory testing programs. This position offers an opportunity to work with a seventy member Health Services organization in a company recognized for excellence in employee health promotion. Our offer package includes competitive salary and Flexible Benefit Plan participation; 401K Plan with company match administered by Vanguard; and vesting in the Union Pacific Corporation pension benefit plan.

Accountabilities:

  • Clinical resource for employees and management providing nursing services including assessment, management and documentation of occupational and non-occupational illness and injury.

  • Contact for work units on all issues related to Health and Medical Services. Provide information and resolution to health related issues. Coordinates with appropriate partners to ensure issues are resolved.

  • Assist work units with identifying, evaluating and implementing accommodations and return to work options for employees with restricted duty.

  • Provide case management services for both on-duty and off-duty injury/illness including follow-up and referrals. Act as gatekeeper for health services, rehabilitation, return to work and case management issues.

  • Assist work units with job analysis, early safe return to work and identify/assist with implementation of transitional work.

  • Coordinate and implement Health Management activities in the local work unit including health risk assessment, health education, behavior modification, and health improvement activities.

  • Coordinate onsite occupational health testing including scheduling of mobile testing units, onsite regulatory testing and additional testing when requested by Health and Medical Services.

  • Develops local network of health providers, evaluates quality of care, and provides education related to railroad policies, processes, and programs.

  • Provide assistance to Health and Medical Services Senior Management regarding a wide range of health services and activities when necessary.

Required Education, Training, Experience or Skills:

  • Certified Registered Nurse with a currently effective license in state where job located.

Preferred Education, Training, Experience or Skills:

  • A Bachelor of Science - Nursing degree from an accredited nursing program

  • 1 year(s) experience / knowledge in a management / professional position focusing on disability management practices and return to work techniques

  • 5 year(s) experience / knowledge in the following medical areas nursing experience in occupational health, emergency services, or community health

  • Advanced communication skills

  • Proficient Microsoft Suite skills

  • Certified Case Manager

  • Certified in Occupational Health Nursing


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