Occupational Health Nurse

The overall purpose of the role is to manage the Health Services (HS) clinic at the RTP site under the direction of the Health Services Physician and the Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) team. This position includes management of day-to-day operations of the clinical aspects of the RTP HS clinic. This position will assist with the promotion and support of the company’s health and wellness programs and will help position the clinic as a value-added benefit for Syngenta.

Please note:  This is an on-site position in our Durham, NC location.  We are focused on finding someone in the earlier stages of their career and someone interested in an Occupational Health role.

Patient Care:

• Ensure the confidentiality of employee medical records and personal information per HIPAA guidelines.
• Administer medical care and treatment to all clinic patients within the guidelines and protocols established by the Regional Physician and Health Services directives, policies, and procedures.
• Provide onsite coordination of examinations, treatment, and preventive measures related to the health of employees.
• Keep and manage the medical documentation.
• Provide compliance health screenings through wellness and pre-placement physical assessments and exams.
• Review all physical exams and assist in follow up communication and care such as referrals or obtaining lab tests.
• Manage and coordinate special screening programs (i.e. spouses, flu shots, etc.).
• Administer flu vaccine and other immunizations for employees and employee’s spouses through onsite clinic through various clinic programs.

Finances and Clinic Management:

• Serves as coordinator in ordering/obtaining/shipping materials.
• CPR and AED site coordinator.
• Coordinate with Short term disability (STD) and Worker’s Comp (C) nurse on employees returning to work.

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all – while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs.  

Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold.  

Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland. 

Required:

• Should possess BS in nursing or other health related field.
• Current RN license in NC.
• 3 to 10 years nursing experience.; with an emphasis or experience in occupational health and/or emergency medical care and management.
• If you don’t have the Occupational Health experience, training may be available for the right person
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Public speaking in large or small group settings.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work clinic hours.
• Ability to walk for long distances, which may require walking of stairs.
• Ability to assist with lifting patients.
• Ability to carry medical supplies to assist with emergencies.

Preferred:

• COHN-S – optional
• Preferred candidates should have a working knowledge of worker’s compensation and relative state laws.
• Preferred candidates should have experience with and knowledge of OSHA guidelines desired.

What We Offer: 

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs. 
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.  
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution. 
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits. 

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. 
Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI 

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

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