Industrial nurse vs occupational health nurse

Differences between industrial nurse and occupational health nurse duties and responsibilities

Industrial nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage surgical recovery patients including vascular, ENT, GI urological and neurological cases, coronary bypass surgery patients.
• Maintain and administers written blood-borne pathogens plans.
• Serve as a resource for industry inquiries regarding regulatory compliance with OSHA standards relate to exposures and other employee health issues.
• Complete documents for state fund Medicaid programs, admission into community nursing and group home facilities and other community resources available.
• Administer first aid for injuries report to the clinic.
• Assess the youths after any physical altercations for injuries, and report them as necessary.
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Occupational health nurse example responsibilities.

• Participate in manage care activities to produce health change, specifically providing diabetes education and lifestyle counseling in chronic disease areas.
• Facilitate rehabilitation of injure employees, utilizing case management to ensure coordination of care, FMLA and return-to-work program.
• Provide emergency triage care as appropriate, dispense medications and treatments, and assist physicians with physical exams and/or psychiatric evaluations.
• Exercise compassion and respect for all cultures.
• Prepare for HIPAA and MI-OSHA reviews and audits.
• Maintain and coordinate a and written a program.
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