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Abbott Associate Occupational Health Nurse - Tipp City Expansion in Tipp City, Ohio

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.

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:

  • 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, Medical Benefits start day 1

  • Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays

  • Retiree Healthcare program

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

  • Tuition reimbursement, theFreedom 2 Savestudent debt program andFreeUeducation 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 around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

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

  • 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 Tipp City, OH location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

Tipp City, Ohio, is one of Abbott’s newest nutrition manufacturing facilities with technology that enhances production efficiency and product quality. Join us and you’ll be part of a family that’s dedicated to innovation and excellence and dedicated to nourishing millions of families around the world.

What You'll Work On

  • Implement Corporate, Divisional and Plant health policies and procedures within the guidelines set forth by the American Nurses Association and the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses

  • Provide nursing treatment to ill and/or injured employees.

  • Schedule medical appointments and follow up visits with external medical providers.

  • Coordinate return-to work efforts.

  • Conduct initial and periodic physical exams and testing of employees.

  • Prepare and maintain medical and safety records, accident investigations and statistical data.

  • Initiate reports as related to worker's compensation and OSHA.

  • Instruct, educate and train employees on disease prevention, health, wellness and fitness topics.

  • Collaborate with safety and training in the development of specialized or mandated training programs.

  • Review and negotiate outside medical services and pricing.

  • Accountable for the appropriate medical treatment of employees reporting to Employee Health seeking treatment.

  • Accountable for accurate and timely completion of worker's compensation claims and all aspects of Disability Case Management.

  • Accountable for maintaining the accuracy and confidentiality of all employee medical records.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in Nursing or Registered Nurse, licensed by the state OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience

  • In Occupational Health or Community Health (Hospital, Emergency Room, etc).

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Solid knowledge of Occupational Health

  • Excellent computer skills

  • Ability to perform independently, interact well with all levels of employees and make well-informed decisions

  • BLS/CPR certification

  • Knowledge of Worker’s Compensation regulations

  • Knowledge ofOSHAand other federal regulations that govern the workplace

  • Physical Assessmentskills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certification inOccupational Health Nursing(COHN-S)

  • Certification inCase Management

  • Certification in Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC)

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

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  • Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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 and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews.

The base pay for this position is $48,000.00 – $96,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com

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