Occupational Health Nurse - Onsite

Ford Motor • Wayne, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Ford Motor Company is seeking a skilled and adaptable nurse to provide high-quality healthcare services in a plant setting. The role supports physicians with treatments, physical examinations, diagnostic tests, and basic medical care, while also supporting company policies for medical recordkeeping, employee health records, and medical leave of absence. This is a union-represented salaried position. The schedule may vary; the listed schedule is B Crew, Tuesday through Friday, 6:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Work on other shifts and weekends may be needed, and overtime may be required during the workweek and on weekends. Overtime is scheduled and paid in accordance with contractual and Fair Labor Standards Act requirements.

The position involves occasional lifting of 10 to 25 pounds, frequent walking and standing, and sedentary work. Work may occasionally take place in areas with moderate noise and varying temperatures.

The role requires an associate’s degree in nursing, at least two years of relevant experience, an active unrestricted RN license in the state of practice, and Basic Life Support certification. A bachelor’s degree in nursing and Certified Occupational Health Nurse certification are preferred.

The position is salary grade 5, with a stated range of $63,480 to $106,680. Ford lists medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage; family-care and parental support programs; employee and family vehicle discounts and management leases; tuition assistance; employee resource groups; paid community-service time; paid holidays; and paid time off with an option to purchase additional vacation time. Visa sponsorship is unavailable, and candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in nursing.
• At least 2 years of experience in clinical occupational health nursing, urgent care, emergency room, or a related area.
• Registered Nurse (RN) qualification.
• Unrestricted state licensure in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Ability to occasionally lift 10 to 25 pounds; frequently walk and stand; and perform sedentary work.
• Ability to occasionally work in areas with moderate noise and varying temperatures.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Certified Occupational Health Nurse certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide health services and administer employee surveillance evaluations; document observations, assessments, and treatments in accordance with company policy.
• Perform routine nursing tasks associated with medical screenings, tests, and clinical procedures.
• Collect appropriate patient samples and specimens, and conduct hearing and vision screenings according to clinical protocols.
• Monitor patient vital signs and behavior, and assist with on-site medical emergencies, including accidents, injuries, and sudden illnesses.
• Follow established policies and procedures, identify roadblocks, and communicate issues to the medical team.
• Provide patient-centered care with empathy, kindness, and professionalism.
• Communicate health-screening results and rehabilitation-program information to patients requiring treatment.
• Assist with medication administration and manage medication protocols.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records and comply with regulatory developments and infection-control protocols.
• Support emergency-procedure preparation and adherence to infection-control practices.
• Maintain knowledge of regulations and standards concerning patient privacy, medical-record confidentiality, infection control, and accreditation.
• Work other shifts and weekends as needed; overtime may be required.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized backup childcare.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Established and active employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• Paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

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