Occupational Health Nurse - LPN

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery,LLC • Traverse City, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Health Nurse – LPN is responsible for providing professional nursing care and overseeing employee health services for a 450+ employee manufacturing facility. This role supports employee safety, wellness, and regulatory compliance through clinical care, health programs, and medical case management.
The LPN conducts pre-placement and periodic health assessments, maintains medical records, manages workers’ compensation cases, and serves as the facility’s key medical liaison. This role also includes preventive care (vision, hearing, pulmonary function testing), emergency response, and coordination of external medical resources. The LPN serves on the HazMat Team and co-leads the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), while working closely with the Health & Safety Coordinator to promote a safe and healthy workplace.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; legally licensed and qualified to practice as an LPN in the state of Michigan.
• Minimum of 3 years of medical/surgical nursing experience.
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making in both routine and emergency medical situations.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and verbal/written communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Self-motivated and organized, with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with external partners and internal teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to read and interpret medical terminology, regulatory standards, and policy documents.
• Ability to write detailed reports and communicate effectively with employees, leadership, and external providers.

Nice To Haves

• Occupational Health Nursing experience preferred, COHN certification desired.
• Certified to teach First Aid and CPR, or willingness to become certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency and episodic care for occupational and non-occupational injuries/illnesses; assess, plan, and implement appropriate medical care.
• Support incident and musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) investigations as needed.
• Implement and oversee respiratory surveillance per Flour Dust Guidelines.
• Administer SLFB Bloodborne Pathogen Program, Hearing Conservation, and Respiratory Protection policies.
• Collaborate with the Health & Safety Manager to develop and implement health-related programs and policies in compliance with MIOSHA, OSHA, ADA, and State Workers’ Compensation regulations.
• Lead and support health and safety initiatives including the Ergonomic Task Force and other employee wellness teams.
• Prepare monthly statistical reports; maintain accurate and up-to-date OSHA logs.
• Ensure consistent treatment and compliance with all medical recordkeeping and regulatory requirements, while fostering positive employee relations.
• Maintain all required professional certifications, including LPN licensure and OHN-related credentials.
• Manage the health services budget for supplies and equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and functional medical office and exam room.
• Securely manage confidential employee health records, with exclusive key access for medical personnel.
• Provide detailed workers’ compensation claims documentation to the insurance carrier; manage or coordinate case management.
• Administer the facility’s substance abuse testing program in accordance with company guidelines.
• Oversee and administer First Aid/CPR/AED training program
• Collaborate with local healthcare providers to deliver quality and cost-effective care for employees.
• Champion health and wellness initiatives, including health fairs, education programs, and preventive screenings.
• Provide schedule flexibility to support employee needs across multiple shifts.
• Familiarity with food manufacturing processes is a plus.
• Collaborate effectively with employees at all levels, including plant leadership and union representatives.
• Ensure high-quality internal customer service and smooth coordination with external medical/legal partners.
• Compile reports and data for the Health & Safety Manager as needed.
• Lead or participate in plant-wide safety meetings, campaigns, and employee engagement activities.
• Assist in safety incident investigations, root cause analysis, and execution of corrective/preventive actions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree