Occupational Health Nurse

Description:

Position: Occupational Health Nurse
Duration:6+ Months(Temp to Perm)

Location/Site: Waxahachie , TX 75165 - 100% ONSITE
Schedule: M-F, 8 AM -5 PM

 
Summary:

The Occupational Health Nurse is responsible for promoting the health and well-being of employees at the Fairburn Insulation and Atlanta Roofing facilities. This role involves coordinating all Corporate Health and Medical Services processes and providing leadership on health-related issues for employees, supervisors, and facility leadership teams. This non-supervisory position manages occupational health and wellness services at the plants, working 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. This will be achieved 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 Health Nurse will be accountable for leading successful wellness initiatives and tracking 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.

Responsibilities:

1. Promote a Safety Culture:
   • Live the Safety Stand and adhere to safety responsibilities.
   • Implement a personal safety action plan and review it with the leader.
   • Work with medical providers to ensure quality medical treatment for employees related to occupational illnesses and injuries.
   • Partner with plant leadership to drive a zero-injury culture.
   • Lead the Wellness Pillar in the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) journey.
2. Ensure Compliance with Policies and Regulations:
   • Schedule and evaluate all pre-placement, medical surveillance, preventative care, health promotion, referrals, and fit-for-duty exams.
   • Provide nursing care to plant employees as needed and make referrals as necessary.
   • Conduct annual audiometric testing, vision exams, pulmonary function exams, and fit testing.
3. Manage Quality Care and Costs:
   • Oversee clinical management of the facility clinic and administrative management of other occupational health clinics within the designated region.
   • Collaborate with the Disability Case Manager and Workers' Compensation Adjustor to manage both occupational and non-occupational illness/injury cases and ensure prompt, appropriate return to duty.
   • Work with plant leadership, disability managers, claims adjustors, and medical providers to control medical costs.
4. Promote Employee Health and Wellness:
   • Champion employee health and wellness initiatives, such as Healthy Living and other sponsored events, achieving 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 equipment in the Fitness Center.

Job Requirements:

Experience:

1. A BSN is preferred for entry into professional practice, but a three-year diploma or two-year associate degree is acceptable with RN licensure in the state(s) of practice and five 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:

1. Knowledge of Occupational Health Nursing science and OSHA regulations and other regulatory requirements.
2. Knowledge of state nurse practice acts, applicable board of pharmacy statutes, and applicable ethical guidelines.

Personal Characteristics:

1. Interpersonal skills to work with people with different management and learning styles and cultural diversities.
2. Computer skills and knowledge sufficient to operate current PC office suite software and Health & Medical Services databases.
3. Adaptability to change.
4. Ability to work with groups and independently.
5. Ability to lead teams.
6. Strong problem-solving abilities and an analytical thought process.
7. Effective presentation and communication skills.
8. Knowledge of current preventative health care strategies.
9. Ability to effectively coach and counsel employees on health issues.