Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Interview: Phone interview and onsite interview
Ideal Candidate: RN Nurse
Manufacturing or occupational experience
Flexible with hours
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Experience working with Cority a plus
The Occupational Health Nurse is responsible for promoting the health and well-being of employees at the Waxahachie facilities. This individual will coordinate all Corporate Health and Medical Services processes and activities and will provide leadership on health-related issues for employees, supervisors, and facility leadership teams. This non-supervisory position is responsible for the provision and management of occupational health and wellness services at the plants. Duties include coordinating health initiatives on behalf of employees and contractors, individually, and in partnership with the local medical community when applicable. The incumbent will interact and collaborate with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders to prevent and manage injuries and illnesses and to promote health, wellness, productivity, and safety within the facilities/plants. This will be accomplished by planning, implementing and managing health-related programs, engaging in first aid treatment, and case managing both work-related and non-work-related injuries and illnesses.
The occupational nurse will be accountable to lead successful wellness initiatives and track metrics at the plant. The position also works closely with Disability Case Managers, Workers Compensation Claims Adjustors, Human Resources Professionals and Environmental Health & Safety Leaders. This position is located at the Plant in Waxahachie, TX and reports to the Environmental Health and Safety Leader & Human Resources Leader. There is dotted line reporting responsibility to the Enterprise Corporate Health and Medical Services Director.
Responsibilities Live the Safety stand, adhere to the safety responsibilities.
Metrics
Implement a personal safety action plan and review with leader
Work with medical providers in ensuring quality medical treatment for our employees associated with occupational illnesses/injuries
Partner with plant leadership in driving a zero-injury culture.
Lead the Wellness Pillar in our TPM journey.
Ensuring compliance with various policies and regulations
Metrics
Schedule/evaluate all pre-placement, medical surveillance, preventative care, health promotion, referrals and fit for duty exams
Provide nursing care to plant employees at Fairburn as needed and make referrals as necessary.
Annual audiometric testing, vision exams, pulmonary function exams and fit testing.
Ensuring quality care at the right price
Metrics
Clinical management. of facility clinic and administrative management of other occupational health clinics within your designated region
Work closely with Disability Case Manager and Workers Comp. Adjustor in managing both occupational and non-occupational illness/injury cases along with ensuring prompt but appropriate return to duty
Work with plant leadership, disability, claims adjustor and medical providers in controlling medical costs
Promoting good health for our employees
Metrics
Champion employee health and wellness initiatives such as Healthy Living and other sponsored events and achieve specified participation levels
Review medical surveillance exam data and conduct follow ups with employees within specified guidelines
Evaluate employee physical conditioning and assess risks associated with using the equipment in the Fitness Center
Job Requirements
Experience: BSN is preferred as the basic preparation for entry into professional practice, but three (3) year diploma or two (2) year associate degree is acceptable with RN licensure in the state(s) of practice with five (5) years of occupational health experience.
Licenses and Certifications: (Required)
Licensed registered Nurse
Certified Occupational Health Nurse (or eligible and willing to take the exam)
Current CAOHC audiometry certification
Current NIOSH approved spirometry training
Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of Occupational Health Nursing science and OSHA regulations and other regulatory requirements
Knowledge of State nurse practice acts, applicable board of pharmacy statutes, and applicable ethical guidelines
Personal Characteristics: Possess interpersonal skills to work with people with different management and learning styles and cultural diversities
Computer skills and knowledge sufficient to operate current PC office suite of software and Health & Medical Services database
Adaptable to change
Ability to work with groups and independently
Ability to lead teams
Problem solving abilities and an analytical thought process
Presentation and communication skills
Knowledge of current preventative health care strategies
Ability to effectively coach and counsel employees on health issues
Job Tags
For contractors, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours,