Occupational Health Nurse
About The Position
Essity Manufacturing Professional Hygiene North America is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse for its manufacturing facility in Barton, AL. This role is responsible for in-plant medical services, including treatment of illness or injury and definitive care. The position supports industrial nursing, emergency medicine, first aid, workers compensation administration, and other occupational health needs for a Paper Manufacturing and Converting facility. Essity is looking for individuals who embody their values, are not afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace, and are always looking for ways to improve products and themselves.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse in the State of Alabama
- Minimum of Three (3) years’ experience in industrial nursing and/or emergency care covering the following: Industrial medical techniques, Emergency medicine, State regulations regarding Worker's Compensation, OSHA regulations and record keeping requirements, DOT regulations, Audiometric Testing; Respirator Fit Testing, Certified BAT technician, knowledge of ADA, FMLA and other state and federal regulations
- Excellent Communication Skills (Written & Verbal)
- Possess strong attention to detail and administration ability
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications including MS Access and Excel
Nice To Haves
- Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) preferred
Responsibilities
- Render necessary in-plant treatment of industrial and non-industrial injuries and illnesses incurred by Company employees.
- Determine the extent of medical needs and make all necessary referrals to emergency, outpatient or physician services.
- Assist the Safety Manager, Production Manager, department superintendents, and supervisors in the administration of the plant safety program.
- Coordinates the facility wellness program with other site facilities.
- Prepare and maintains all reports and records for worker's compensation cases.
- Communicate with various insurance carriers, attorneys, physicians, etc. to manage the cases as cost-effectively as possible.
- Assist in the investigation of injuries and make recommendations for the prevention of similar incidents.
- Consult with physicians regarding follow-up medical treatment for injured employees and assist the employee in making necessary arrangements for future treatment.
- Counsel employees on matters of physical and emotional health and make necessary referrals to personal physicians and the Employee Assistance Program.
- Administer and coordinate various facility programs including but not limited to; yearly blood drives, CPR training, annual flu shot, sickness and accident insurance program, hearing conservation management, health screenings, etc.
- Perform other essential responsibilities as deemed necessary.
Benefits
- Competitive annual salary
- Annual incentive bonus
- United Healthcare PPO
- EyeMed Vision Insurance
- Delta Dental Insurance
- Wellness program provided through Rally Healthcare
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- PTO offering with Paid Holidays
- Scholarship program for children of Essity employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
