Job Description

Position Title: Occupational Health Nurse

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Othello 

Grade: Grade 04

Requisition ID: 32212 

SUMMARY

Serve as the plant’s medical professional under the general direction of a local Occupational Provider. Administers Workers’ Compensation claims and directly manages the Company's return-to-work program. Administers first aid emergency medical treatment in cases of accidents or illnesses. Manages Occupational Health Programs such as hearing conservation programs and administers hearing tests as needed. Administers wellness programs that are designed to enhance employees’ health and welfare. Maintains confidential, accurate, up-to-date medical and Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) records for the location. Works closely with the plant general management taking a proactive approach toward providing a safe working environment.

NATURE AND SCOPE

The position reports directly to the Human Resource Manager. The incumbent works closely with the Site Safety & Security Manager in carrying out the Company’s approach toward safety management at the location.  The incumbent works closely with the location Human Resource professional on sensitive healthcare issues, job placement, and reasonable medical accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate and coordinate health programs and processes within the Human Resources department. Conduct and/or coordinate periodic training, including but not limited to first aid, CPR, wellness, and other related areas.
• Assist the Health and Safety Manager with the facilitation of Health and safety programs, including but not limited to hearing conservation, blood-borne pathogens, medical surveillance (forklift, fit testing, and other exposure monitoring Surveillance)  and ergonomics and respiratory protection, and  OSHA reporting.
• Assess the nature of injuries/illnesses and assume responsibility to treat or recommend appropriate treatment.
• Contacts physician and hospital to arrange further medical treatment when needed. Coordinates the administration of and/or provides immunizations and vaccines.
• Responsible for the administration of Workers’ Compensation benefits and STD/FMLA and works on a professional, confidential level with hospitals, physicians, and other health care providers to ensure proper treatment.
• Responsible for initializing medical care for all work-related injuries and illnesses.
• Manages the site’s Return to Work program and plans with support from operation leaders, Fitness for Duty and Physical Capabilities Program, including follow-up with employees on the jobs they are returning to and provides continual communication to management on employee work restrictions and changes to their physical limitations/abilities.  Partnering with the safety manager and being a key liaison to workers' compensation and claims branches.
• Responsible for all written and verbal communication that may or may not be confidential pertaining to the medical department, including employee education in health and safety procedures, Workers’ Compensation claims and procedures, and accumulation of medical histories on all employees.
• Oversees the general health and wellness of the McCain employees, which includes but is not limited to the following: monitor the functioning of the Blood Pressure machines & AED, Champion and coordinate the various Wellness programs,  smoking cessation program, and educational programs (bathroom postings, brochure racks, handouts), and assist with employee suggestion program.
• Oversee the ongoing process of updating and development of the Functional Job Analysis.
• Facilitate and oversee the ongoing process of the Post-work employment screens, eye & hearing exams, etc., which are utilized in the hiring process and with those employed who move into upgraded positions within the plant.
• Support onsite EAP program where required
• Led annual Drug-Free Workplace Training and Reasonable Suspicion training
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The successful candidate will have graduated from a preferred four (4) year degree Registered Nursing program. Prefer three to five years of emergency/trauma experience in an industrial environment. 

The preferred candidate will have exposure to the following: industrial safety programs, ergonomic programs, a variety of health & wellness programs, and Workers’ Compensation Laws and policies, including continuous updating of the same. Must be able to maintain updated certification for First Aid, CPR & AED, and maintain accreditation for managing the plant Hearing Conservation program.

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