Job Description

Role Purpose:

The Occupational Registered Nurse will provide nursing assessments, treatments and recommendations for Corning employees related to illness or injury within their Scope of Practice. General responsibilities include providing medical care by taking vital signs, assessing the patients’ injury, illness, document findings, formulate and educate on treatment plans, and perform medical interventions within the RN scope of practice.

General Duties & Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Document and maintain records related to the treatment of Corning employees in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety Administration or similar country/national governing regulations as well as ensuring privacy and confidentiality rules are enforced.

• Support the site’s medical Emergency Response Program

• Disability Process – Provide proper guidance through the disability process and interact with insurance carriers, Corning Benefits, Workers’ Compensation, Safety, and the Company Physician/Provider to facilitate processing of work-related illnesses or injuries. Ensure effective case management.

• Absence management- utilize Corning’s PIIM (post injury and illness management) program by working with Corning’s carrier (work or non-work related) to enable early safe return to work via appropriate and monitored work accommodations.

• Assist with tracking and managing FMLA requests based on medical information and company/legal protocol.

• Performs regulatory required surveillance exams as indicated by current Occupational Health and Safety Administration or similar country/national standards.

• Participate in Corning Health and Safety Programs including participation in the 24/7 Safety & Health initiatives provided by the company (such as smoking cessation, fitness program, blood drive, flu shots, weight watchers).

• Participate in pandemic preparedness planning.

• External interaction with Occupational Medical Providers, as necessary.

• Overall responsibility for managing medical inventory.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years Registered Nurse Experience with Occupational Health experience preferred

• Active and current state license.

• Current CPR Certification.

• BSN – bachelor’s degree in nursing

• Timely and effective communication as demonstrated through strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated competency - Computer skills included Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Electronic Medical Record

Desired Qualifications:

• Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN | COHN-S)

• Emergency room, Intensive Care Unit or Med/Surg nursing experience

• Creative in promoting health and safety activities

• Prior Experience in a manufacturing environment or corporate health environment

Location:

• NY (onsite at manufacturing location – examples Corning, NY; Addison, NY; Painted Post, NY)

• Day shifts available, M-F – with occasional off-shift hours

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