Occupational Health Nurse - Fairburn, United States - LanceSoft

Description

JOB DESCRIPTIONShift:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7am to 4pm


Ideal Candidate:

RN NurseManufacturing or occupational experienceFlexible with hoursProficient in Microsoft OfficeExperience working with Cority a plusThe Occupational Health Nurse is responsible for promoting the health and well-being of
employeesat the Fairburn Insulation and Atlanta Roofing facilities.

This individual will coordinate all Corporate Health andMedical 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 andmanagement of occupational health and wellness services at the plants.

Duties include coordinating health initiativeson behalf of employees and contractors, individually, and in partnership with the local medical community whenapplicable.

The incumbent will interact and collaborate with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders toprevent and manage injuries and illnesses and to promote health, wellness, productivity, and safety within thefacilities/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.

Theposition also works closely with Disability Case Managers, Workers' Compensation Claims Adjustors, HumanResources Professionals and Environmental Health & Safety Leaders.

This position is located at the Plant in Fairburn, GA and reports to the Environmental Health andSafety Leader & Human Resources Leader.

There is dotted line reporting responsibility to the Enterprise CorporateHealth and Medical Services Director.
Responsibilities1. 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 withoccupational illnesses/injuries
• Partner with plant leadership in driving a zero-injury culture.
• Lead the Wellness Pillar in our TPM journey.2. Ensuring compliance with various policies and regulationsMetrics
• Schedule/evaluate all pre-placement, medical surveillance, preventative care, health promotion, referrals andfit 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.3. Ensuring quality care at the right priceMetrics
• Clinical management. of facility clinic and administrative management of other occupational health clinicswithin your designated region
• Work closely with Disability Case Manager and Worker's Comp. Adjustor in managing both occupational andnon-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 costs4. Promoting good health for our employeesMetrics
• Champion employee health and wellness initiatives such as Healthy Living and other sponsored events andachieve 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 FitnessCenterJob RequirementsExperience:1. BSN is preferred as the basic preparation for entry into professional practice, but three (3) year diploma ortwo (2) year associate degree is acceptable with RN licensure in the state(s) of practice with five (5) years ofoccupational health experience

2 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 trainingKnowledge and Abilities:1. Knowledge of Occupational Health Nursing science and OSHA regulations and other regulatory requirements2. Knowledge of State nurse practice acts, applicable board of pharmacy statutes, and applicable ethical guidelines
Personal Characteristics:1. Possess interpersonal skills to work with people with different management and learning styles and culturaldiversities2. Computer skills and knowledge sufficient to operate current PC office suite of software and Health &Medical Services database3. Adaptable to change4. Ability to work with groups and independently5. Ability to lead teams6. Problem solving abilities and an analytical thought process7. Presentation and communication skills8. Knowledge of current preventative health care strategies9. Ability to effectively coach and counsel employees on health issues