Occupational Health Nurse

Ashland Inc.•Hopewell, VA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Ashland Specialty Ingredients, G.P. is hiring an Occupational Health Nurse for its Hopewell, Virginia facility. This visible role in the Medical Department reports to the EHS Director and is accountable for providing a full range of medical monitoring programs at the site. The nurse assesses work-related injuries and illnesses, monitors employees’ return to work, facilitates annual physical examinations and random drug testing, and communicates employee medical status to site management as required. The position also supports site safety and environmental initiatives, employee wellness activities, medical record confidentiality, and compliance with applicable state and federal regulations. Ashland describes its workplace as dynamic and challenging, with competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans, and opportunities for development and advancement.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or a related discipline.
Active Registered Nurse license in good standing through the Virginia Board of Nursing.
2–5 years of nursing experience in an emergency room or urgent care, medical clinic, or manufacturing medical department.
Current FA/CPR/AED certification.
Proficient knowledge and skills using Microsoft Suite programs.
Knowledge of medical monitoring programs, first aid and CPR procedures, industrial hygiene, plant safety protocols, and site-wide emergency response procedures.
Ability to communicate and interface effectively with employees at all levels of the Hopewell organization.
Ability to build trust with employees receiving care and work effectively with outside medical and insurance contacts.
Maintain all required certifications and licensure in good standing.
Phlebotomy skills and ability to start IVs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Occupational Health Nurse certification (COHN/COHN-S).
Case management experience.
Certification in hearing conservation and pulmonary testing.

Responsibilities

Assess work-related illnesses and injuries, determine severity, and provide treatment or referrals as needed.
Arrange physician referrals when required and submit appropriate workers’ compensation insurance forms.
Follow employees’ progress to help ensure they receive the best possible care.
Work with HP and the EHS Manager to establish and achieve annual site goals for medical monitoring programs.
Coordinate annual physical examinations for employees in hazmat and medical monitoring programs.
Draw blood and collect appropriate laboratory specimens.
Perform pulmonary function examinations and maintain certification as a Pulmonary Function Technologist.
Administer the site’s random drug-screening program.
Keep the Site Manager, EHS Manager, and HP Manager informed about medical issues that may affect plant employees.
Communicate annual budget requirements to the HP Manager and use cost-control measures to stay within budget.
Participate in safety and environmental initiatives that support regulatory compliance and improve company programs.
Administer over-the-counter medications as necessary.
Perform blood-pressure screenings and consult with employees about personal risk factors, providing educational literature as needed.
Coordinate and conduct facility wellness activities.
Maintain confidentiality of medical issues and records in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.