Night Shift Occupational Nurse

ES Foundry Corp•Greenwood, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this role is responsible for developing, interpreting, and administering employee health services. The Night Shift Occupational Nurse acts as a medical advisor and liaison between employees, management, and the medical community. This role also serves as a liaison between ESF and employees regarding medical leaves (short-term and long-term) and Worker’s Compensation injuries.

Requirements

Active license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of South Carolina.
Minimum of 3-6 years in industrial settings with management responsibilities sufficient to be fully competent in managing medical services in an industrial occupational setting.
Understands occupational medicine and health and the factors that can affect goal achievement.
Uses professional knowledge in planning and decision making.
Must be physically able to respond in the event of an emergency (walk to the emergency location, talk, and communicate effectively to responding employees).
Must be able to hear a radio and use a telephone for assistance.

Nice To Haves

COHN preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides a proactive leadership role in maintaining a safe work environment, ensuring safe behavior in our employees and enforcement of all safety policies.
Collaborates with management and other members of the Occupational Health Team, such as Physicians, HS&E Manager, Corporate Business Unit partner, WC Attorney, Long Term and Short-Term medical resources.
Evaluates employee medical restrictions for job placement or modified work, including pre-placement physicals, return to work assessments, and annual occupational screenings (Pulmonary Function Test, Respiratory Fit Test, Hearing Test, Forklift annual screening, Vision Screening).
Assists in providing medical assistance pertaining to FMLA, Short- and Long-Term Disability and Workers Compensation.
Maintains accurate records such as Health Assessments, Workers Compensation Files, Medical Leave of Absence, Return to work program, Wellness Programs (Health Education, Accident Prevention, Alcohol/Drug Abuse counseling, Smoking Cessation), Drug/Alcohol Testing Program, Essential Functions listings for plant operations, and other required records. Acts as an active member of the HS&E Team.
Provides in-service training and orientation in health/safety related programs for all employees.
Assures training of the site Emergency Response Team and conducts monthly ERT meetings.
Meets medical needs for all employees by administering first aid for work-related injuries, dispensing medications within protocol, counseling/referral of employees for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses per ESF medical protocols, including EAP.
Directs and manages Workers Compensation cases, including contact with physicians and hospitals to arrange for further medical treatment for work-related injuries, health emergencies, and follow-up care.
Leads the Emergency Response Team and Site Wellness Plan.