Occupational Health Nurse

INEOS•Alvin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Health Nurse is part of the Safety, Health and Environmental team at the Chocolate Bayou Works site in Alvin, Texas. The position focuses on workplace safety and works closely with the company and employees to help maintain safe working environments and provide care for employees with workplace-related injuries and illnesses. The role supports employee health and advancements in medical testing and procedures, working with INEOS management to meet health and safety standards. The incumbent is expected to understand workplace hazards, Safety, Health and Environmental procedures, medical and document-retention policies, and relevant regulations such as OSHA, HIPAA, FMLA, and DOT requirements. Working under the medical direction of the designated licensed site Medical Director, the nurse performs and oversees health surveillance, testing, clinical care, injury and illness response, return-to-work processes, and employee counseling. The position also manages occupational and non-occupational cases, medical records and regulatory compliance, and the onsite clinic’s day-to-day activities, including supervision of the Medical Technician. The nurse leads the Wellness Committee and coordinates employee wellness initiatives and services.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience as a nurse practitioner in occupational health.
Current advanced practice certification from AANP or ANCC.
NIOSH training.
CAOHC certification.
DOT drug screening certification.
Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Proficiency with medical databases.
Knowledge of workplace hazards and Safety, Health and Environmental procedures.
Knowledge of medical and document-retention policies and medical and safety regulations, including OSHA, HIPAA, FMLA, and DOT.
Proven problem-solving skills.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work well with others as a team player.
Flexibility and self-starting ability.
Dependability and attention to detail.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and other medical professionals.

Nice To Haves

American Board for Occupational Health Nurses certification is preferred.
Graduate-level education in Occupational Health Nursing is a plus.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate safety leadership by promoting the INEOS 20 Safety Principles.
Work under the medical direction of the designated licensed site Medical Director.
Perform medical tests, including pulmonary function tests, phlebotomy, cardiograms, audiograms, and drug testing; calibrate equipment and maintain logs.
Evaluate laboratory results for medical clearance, with Medical Director approval where required for medical surveillance programs.
Screen new and prospective employees to assess their ability to perform job duties, including physical, vision, hearing, and drug and alcohol screening as applicable.
Assess and administer care for injuries and emergencies, provide clinical care to employees, and handle return-to-work releases and work-related injuries and illnesses appropriately.
Counsel employees about medical conditions in relation to their jobs or work requirements.
Advise on disease-prevention programs, including smoking cessation, exercise, and healthy eating.
Dispense medical supplies as appropriate, maintain medical documentation, and administer vaccines such as flu and hepatitis shots.
Work with Human Resources and asset managers on workers’ compensation and short-term disability cases.
Provide medical direction to site EMS/EMTs as requested; review EMS run sheets and give feedback to the Emergency and Security Supervisor.
Work with the Emergency and Security Supervisor to provide medical direction for team education and training.
Accept after-hours on-call duties for injury care, unless responsibility has been delegated to other medical support staff or a contractor.
Participate in cross-site medical care program reviews and development, which may require travel.
Conduct physical examinations for covered employees, including ERT and medical-surveillance employees.
Educate the workforce about health promotion, illness and injury prevention, and protection from occupational and environmental hazards.
Ensure medical procedures and records comply with regulatory requirements, and suggest procedural changes or other ways to improve workplace safety.
Supervise the Medical Technician and oversee the onsite clinic’s day-to-day activities.
Coordinate medical investigations into the circumstances surrounding injuries or illnesses.
Coordinate the company’s medical information response for workers’ compensation and medical disability claims.
Serve as the gatekeeper for other health care services, including rehabilitation and disability matters.
Lead the Wellness Committee in fostering an active and healthy lifestyle culture among employees.
Coordinate with third-party vendors to provide preventative care services.
Arrange and oversee the annual health fair, ensuring its effectiveness and relevance to employee wellness.
Maintain accountability for the quality and maintenance of gym facilities, ensuring they meet employee needs and safety standards.