Occupational Health Nurse - Plant

Owens Corning • Waxahachie, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Health Nurse is responsible for the provision and management of occupational health and wellness services at the plant or facility level. Duties include coordinating health initiatives on behalf of employees and contractors, individually, and 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/plants. This will be accomplished by planning, implementing and managing health-related programs, engaging in first aid treatment, and case management for both work-related and non work-related injuries and illnesses.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required
• ACLS certification is required
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Occupational health (manufacturing experience preferred)
• The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, self-directed with the ability to work independently and have strong interpersonal, communication, and computer skills

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Occupational and Environmental health nursing and is highly desirable
• Certification in DOT drug and alcohol collection, spirometry, and hearing conservation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and maintains an Owens Corning (OC) onsite occupational health clinic, operating within the scope of nursing practice. Administers and maintains the policies, programs, and procedures of the clinic consistent with the company's general policies concerning nursing services as defined by Corporate Health Services (CHS). Manages the clinic’s budget and oversees the procurement of necessary equipment and supplies to operate the clinic safely and effectively.
• Assesses and provides first aid intervention to injured and ill employees. Provides triage and, when possible, emergency medical management for all injured workers at this same facility. Also participates in ergonomic evaluations and special investigations of work place incidences of a medical nature at the primary facility.
• Coordinates and leads medical effort during medical emergencies. Serves as the liaison between the company and the local emergency room during medical emergencies involving injured workers. Is available during regular and non-business hours to assist with the facility’s emergency response effort.
• Provides case management by procuring medical information to facilitate decisions relative to sick leave eligibility, return to work and placement questions. Works closely with third party case Management Company and Absence Management to manage maritime personal illness and workers compensation cases. Develops and maintains program to effectively monitor the status of absent employees due to illness or injury.
• Interfaces and collaborates with the nurse case managers from ICM to facilitate the return to work of injured employees being managed by this group.
• Participates in all safety meetings, actively engages both Safety and HR in the discussion and analysis of all occupational injury and illness cases, and lends technical and administrative assistance in the development and implementation of safety programs with identifiable health components or requiring clinical or nursing expertise.
• Participates in disaster planning (terrorism, etc.) and business continuity planning. Engages the local community in such planning where appropriate.
• Participates fully in appropriate activities such as Hazard Recognition Training, Incident Investigation and, especially, Emergency Planning and Response.
• Maintains a system of confidential medical records consistent with sound medical ethics while maintaining compliance with government regulations such as OSHA and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Enforces procedures for preserving confidentiality, while allowing access to those with a bona fide need to know.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees