Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) - Nurse

Salaried/Skilled Trades NSG Group•Niles, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Develop and manage occupational health programs in partnership with management and the EHS team to align with corporate goals. Update relevant EH&S policies and procedures as needed. Provide certain EH&S training. Assist the EH&S Group Leader with Industrial Hygiene and Environmental reporting - maintains company OSHA 300 log, Incident Documentation, etc. Coordinates with janitorial / maintenance staff to ensure clean and safe environment and problem resolution for EH&S concerns within the facility. Assess, treat, and manage workplace injuries and illnesses, including case management and facilitating timely return-to-work. Conduct medical evaluations (pre-employment, return-to-work, and fit-for-duty) to ensure employees are medically qualified for job tasks. Administer medical leave programs and coordinate care for non-occupational conditions (e.g., FMLA, STD/LTD). Maintain confidential health records and ensure compliance with healthcare privacy standards and occupational health regulations. Oversees equipment and supplies in the plant Health Center. Deliver employee health services, including counseling, education, wellness initiatives, and referrals (including mental health support). Lead health surveillance and regulatory programs, such as hearing conservation, bloodborne pathogens, and other monitoring. Analyze and report injury and illness data, support OSHA recordkeeping, and identify trends to drive risk reduction. Partner with EHS to identify and mitigate workplace hazards, including conducting ergonomic assessments and supporting PPE programs. Support emergency preparedness and on-site medical readiness, including leadership, training, and management of first responders. Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles. Other duties as assigned by manager.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a current license (LPN minimum)
Skills in problem-solving, independent nursing judgment, and decision making
Minimum of three years Nursing experience
Certified in CPR
Knowledge of workers compensation, FMLA, Short and Long Term Disability
Approachable and understands the importance of confidentiality
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Nice To Haves

Audiometric & Vision testing experience and certification
Certification as CPR instructor
O.H.N./ B.S.N.
Three years of Occupational Health Nursing Experience supporting EH&S department
Experience with development/coordination of Health & Wellness program

Responsibilities

Develop and manage occupational health programs
Update relevant EH&S policies and procedures
Provide EH&S training
Assist with Industrial Hygiene and Environmental reporting
Maintain company OSHA 300 log and Incident Documentation
Coordinate with janitorial/maintenance staff for a clean and safe environment
Assess, treat, and manage workplace injuries and illnesses
Conduct medical evaluations (pre-employment, return-to-work, fit-for-duty)
Administer medical leave programs and coordinate care for non-occupational conditions
Maintain confidential health records and ensure compliance
Oversee equipment and supplies in the plant Health Center
Deliver employee health services (counseling, education, wellness, referrals)
Lead health surveillance and regulatory programs
Analyze and report injury and illness data
Partner with EHS to identify and mitigate workplace hazards
Support emergency preparedness and on-site medical readiness