Occupational Health Nurse Supervisor

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Occupational Health Nurse Supervisor

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our St Paul, MN location for our Electrophysiology Medical Device division. In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. We are seeking a high caliber Occupational Health Nurse Supervisor who delivers health care services to workers and worker populations within an occupational setting to assist ill and injured 
employees to reach maximum health and productivity. 

What You'll Work On:

• Functions as a clinical case manager and coordinates an individual client's health care services across multiple systems from the onset of injury or illness to a safe return to work or an optimal alternative. Care is coordinated with a focus on achieving quality care delivered in a cost-effective manner. Using a unique knowledge of employees, their social or family system, and the work environment, the occupational health nurse assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates the care for clients. 

• Provides leadership and supervision for assigned occupational health nurses and oversees program, 

• its effectiveness and execution while reporting to division EHS leader. Supports assigned location occupational health and wellness programs and initiatives. 

• Practices within the parameters of professional licensure to ensure consistency with legal, labor, regulatory and corporate requirements. 

• Collaborates with management and the broad Environmental, Health and Safety staff to carry out mutual division and corporate objectives. 

• Acts as a professional health resource for the organization's management in planning and maintaining initiatives and programs that meet defined goals and objectives. 

• Provides initial assessment of occupational injuries, illnesses and exposures and may treat or refer for further evaluation as necessary in accordance with clinical guidelines and protocols. 

• Assesses the broad spectrum of client needs, including physical and psychosocial factors, using data from various sources including, but not limited to aggregate case/claims experience, employer representatives, other health care providers, health records, and third-party representatives. 

• Assesses non-occupational sudden illnesses occurring at work, determines the immediacy of treatment, and gives guidance to seek care from emergency/personal health care providers. 

• Develops a plan of nursing care based on identified needs and problems and assists with the development of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention and health promotion strategies to optimize health and prevent injuries and illnesses. 

• Develops processes for identifying situations that require early intervention to maximize desired outcomes. 

• Coordinates nursing process to generate consistent documentation of treatment, interactive process and administrative aspects. 

• Establishes generic and specific communication plans involving internal and external parties, as appropriate. 

• Identifies qualifications and expectations for and monitors and evaluates outcomes and quality of services delivered by health care providers and vendors in the treatment and rehabilitation network. 

• Collaborates with treatment, rehabilitation providers, third party representatives to coordinate/provide for the appropriate care, treatment and follow-up of work related health events based on knowledge of the specific work environment for optimal outcomes. 

• Assists supervisors and employees with return to work issues including work restrictions, modified scheduling and job accommodations. 

• Provides health-related counseling for supervisors and employees within the scope of nursing knowledge and practice. 

• Supports site and division emergency coordinator program, training, and overall coordination. 

• Conducts workplace walkthroughs/assessments and exposure follow-up. 

• Maintains and safeguards privacy and confidentiality of business and protected health information. 

• Participates in the development of related policies, procedures and work instructions. 

Required Qualifications

• Registered Professional Nurse with current State license to practice. 
• Degree in Nursing; plus minimum 8 years’ experience in Occupational Health or Community Health 
(Hospital, Emergency Room, etc.) 
• 4yr RN Degree Preferred 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, solid knowledge of Occupational Health, and 
excellent computer skills required. 
• The ability to perform independently, interact well with all levels of employees and make well
informed decisions is required.  
• Supervisory experience preferred 
• Detailed knowledge of OSHA and other federal regulations that govern the workplace. 
• Detailed knowledge of Worker’s Compensation regulations.   
• Working knowledge and application of business concepts, procedures and practices. 
• Will perform this job in a quality system environment. 

What We Offer

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority

• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance

• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans

• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs

• Paid time off

• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match

• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Apply Now

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $75,300.00 – $150,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.