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Occupational Health Nurse

3M DeKalb, Illinois
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December 4, 2022
3M
DeKalb, Illinois
Job Description


Occupational Health Nurse


Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World


Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with 96,000 other curious, creative 3Mers.


For more than 30 years at 3M, I ve seen firsthand how it s a place where curious, creative and collaborative people thrive and build a rewarding career. As a leader in this company, my goal is to ensure each 3Mer sees and feels the positive impact we re making around the world Mike Roman, chief executive officer and chairman, 3M


This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military environments to a 3M career.


The Impact You ll Make in this Role


Here, You Will Make An Impact By


As an Occupational Health Nurse, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world.


  • Providing direct care for injury and illness and/or referring to community healthcare provider as necessary
  • Leading case and care management planning for occupational and non-occupational illness and injury, collaborating with vendor(s) or appropriate parties to determine return to work/disability management plan
  • Planning implementing, and evaluating required or recommended medical surveillance and fitness for duty programs according to protocols and ensures appropriate follow-up of results
  • Leading health and well-being initiatives at the site. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates health promotion programs for plant population, including appropriate immunizations
  • Documenting worker medical encounters in appropriate systems, maintaining proper documentation while preserving medical confidentiality according to 3M and medical practice standards


Your Skills And Expertise


To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:


  • Associate s degree or higher in Nursing (completed and verified prior to start from an accredited institution
  • Two (2) years of clinical nursing experience in a private, public, government or military environment
  • Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in IL; or ability to readily obtain
  • Two (2) years of experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems


Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
  • Bachelor s degree from an accredited institution
  • Experience working in a Manufacturing/Production environment providing direct delivery of nursing services to workers
  • Experience in determining return to work / disability management plans
  • Certification(s)/willingness to obtain:
    • Council for Accreditation Occupational Hearing Conservation
    • National Institute of Safety and Health (NIOSH) Spirometry training
    • American Board of Occupational Health (COHN, COHN-S and/or Case Management)
    • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification (that includes AED)
  • Knowledge and experience with disability management, basic ergonomics, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and state privacy acts, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), applicable Workers Compensation statutes, applicable Nurse Practice Act, and medical surveillance regulatory requirements are needed


Travel: May include up to 5% domestic


Relocation Assistance: May be authorized


Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).


Supporting Your Well-being


3M offers many programs to help you live your best life both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.


Resources for You


For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 3M.com/careers.


Learn more about 3M s creative solutions to the world s problems at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M.


Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.


Our approach to flexibility is called Work Your Way, which puts employees first and drives well-being in ways that enable 3M s business and performance goals. You have flexibility in where and when work gets done. It all depends on where and when you can do your best work.


Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/


3M is an equal opportunity employer. 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.


Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.


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