Tyler Coupling Occupational Health Nurse

Tyler Pipe & Coupling•Marshfield, MO

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Health Nurse supports a safe and healthy workplace by promoting, maintaining, and restoring employee health. This role bridges operational needs with health services, focusing on preventing workplace injuries and illnesses in industrial environments while ensuring compliance and supporting overall productivity.

Requirements

LPN with 3-5 years of practical nursing experience and active Missouri Nursing License is required.
Strong written, organization and verbal communication skills.
Record Management experience.
Experience with clinical first aid treatments.

Nice To Haves

Preferred RN degree and active Missouri Nursing License plus 1 to 3 years of practical nursing experience.
Previous experience working in an industrial setting preferred.
Microsoft Office Suites & SharePoint knowledge a plus.
Cority & OSHA regulations/documentation process knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

Maximize employee productivity by cultivating trusting relationships that support accurate assessment of workforce well-being.
Provide nursing care to injured or ill associates (work-related and non-work-related).
Assiduously treat all on‑the‑job injuries and schedule follow‑up care as needed.
Educate employees regarding diagnoses, treatment expectations, and prevention strategies.
Decrease disability claims, on‑the‑job injuries, and absenteeism through proactive engagement and early intervention.
Perform health audits, wellness assessments, and Similar Exposure Group (SEG) testing to meet OSHA and government regulations.
Conduct annual hearing tests and manage random drug screens.
Provide preventative health services including early detection, education, counseling, and triage into the appropriate healthcare system.
Engage with workforce members to support personal medical needs and overall well-being.
Partner with Human Resources to ensure accurate and timely onboarding by creating and maintaining all medical records and profiles.
Review and support case management for Workers’ Compensation Claims, FMLA cases, medical claims and EAP utilization.
Chart and log all incident investigations, medical findings, treatments, and SEG results in both employee files and Cority.
Maintain strict confidentiality of all medical documentation and interactions.
Perform regular inspections of AEDs, trauma bags, first‑aid kits, and nursing‑related PPE, and accurately record all findings.
Provide statistical data weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually (injuries, first-aid usage, referrals, etc.).
Ensure first-aid supplies are consistently stocked and compliant.
Assess medical surveillance needs and develop, implement, and monitor onsite wellness programs that enhance employee health.
Cultivate collaborative relationships to effectively schedule and perform all SEG testing.
Plan, coordinate, and execute wellness programs, health screenings, and immunization clinics (Tetanus, Hepatitis B, Influenza, etc.).
Coordinate and support care services including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, specialist referrals, and return‑to‑work processes.
Organize and conduct mock codes and PEO triage training to enhance medical readiness across the organization.
Serve as an educational resource on personal health issues and wellness best practices.
Assist Safety and supervisory teams with risk assessments and injury prevention strategies.
Work closely with the Benefits Specialist to coordinate wellness campaigns and health promotion activities.
Advise employees on wellness standards and tactfully support supervisors in upholding those standards.
Serve as a medical advisor to various committees including MRT (providing CPR training), Ergonomics, PEO, VPP, and Wellness.
Coordinate required training such as CPR, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, AED use, and other safety‑related topics.
Provide return‑to‑work support following injuries, illnesses, or leaves of absence.
Provide onsite treatment for specific injuries or illnesses under the direction of Dr. Galligos (Mercy Occupational Medicine).
Coordinate alternative care options when onsite treatment is not appropriate.
Conduct patient triage, evaluation, and referral into the broader healthcare system as needed.