Occupational Health Nurse

Requisition Number: 61024

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets.

We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of life
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

Occupational Nurse Position Description: The Occupational Registered Nurse will support two North Carolina Corning locations;Newton NC and Charlotte NC. In this role they will provide nursing assessments, treatments and recommendations for Corning employees related to illness or injury within their Scope of Practice. General responsibilities include providing standard medical care within standard nursing guidlines but no limited to injury and illness assessment, appropriate management of medical documentation and medical interventions within the scope of RN practice. The Registered Nurse initiates and supports timely patient flow in the collection and documentation of patient medical history, appropriate medical intervention including coordination of physician medical assessment, physical examination and occupational medical treatment. Works with Safety and other relevant professionals to maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following safety standards and procedures. Adheres to the highest standard of confidentiality and ensures that all communication and dialogue is handled in same manner. Maintains effective dialogue and communication with peers, leaders, and associates. Ensures that Health Services/Safety leadership remains apprised and updated on pertinent matters requiring their attention.

General Duties & Responsibilities:

• Nurse will spend one day per month at the Charlotte HQ location, establishing a medical presence and ensuring employees and staff know how to reach them on days they are not present in the office. During this time will interact with employees as well as leadership as indicated.
• 日常与员工互动需要健康ervices at the Newton site. Provides nursing assessment and recommendations to Corning Employees related to the illness or injury resulting in an initial determination of occupational versus non-occupational injury or illness.
• 文档和维护记录相关的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.
• 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 the FMLA vendor, MetLife where indicated-with tracking and managing FMLA requests based on medical information and company/legal protocol.
• Performs regulatory required medical surveillance as indicated by current Occupational Health and Safety Administration or similar country/national standards.
• Perform medical treatment in accordance with training and licensure.
• Completes all documentation and quality checks to reduce chance of omission or errors.
• 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 medical providers routinely to assure quality care.
• Overall responsibility for managing medical inventory in accordance with Corning Guidelines.
• Strong daily linkage with the safety organization to review safety incidents.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 3+ years Registered Nurse Experience – Occupational Health Nursing a plus; Emergency room, Intensive Care Unit or Med/Surg nursing experience preferred. • Current CPR Certification.
• Understanding how to prevent and manage occupational related injuries.
• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow
• Proven ability to work in a team environment.
• Self-directed and motivated.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain medical confidentiality.
• Ability to answer calls during off hours to manage emergency incidents
• Timely and effectively communication as demonstrated through strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional customer service and time management skills.
• Good computer skills included Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Electronic Medical Record Desired Qualifications:
• Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN | COHN-S)
• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Program Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Creative in promoting health and safety activities
• Prior Experience in fast-pace medical office, clinic or similar environment

Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to ourValuesand celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.
• Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.
• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.
• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.