Occupational Health Nurse

American Crystal Sugar Co • Crookston, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Our company is looking for an individual to join our team as an Occupational Health Nurse, covering our Crookston, MN factory. This position provides occupational and non-occupational case management, safety and health training, and PPE (personal protection equipment) training and procurement. They coordinate wellness activities, provides first aid treatment and ensure the training of Emergency Response Teams. These activities are provided as required at each of the five factory sites (for Agricultural, Operations and Packaging/Warehouse employees).

Requirements

• Licensing as a Registered Nurse
• Five or more years of related experience
• Knowledge of industrial health
• Knowledge of QRC
• Knowledge of Workers’ Compensation
• Knowledge of return to work programs
• Oral and written communications skills
• Organizational and administrative abilities
• Ability to develop and present effective training programs
• Ability to maintain professional working relationships with employees and management

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a positive work culture through Company Values of Safety, Integrity, Quality, Teamwork, and Accountability.
• Provide medical case management and coordinates return-to-work program to minimize lost time days and reduce workers’ compensation costs.
• Provide review and approval of Family Medical Leaves for designated employees ensuring compliance with federal regulations and company policies.
• Maintains close coordination with Corporate HR.
• Coordinate safety related training for the factory in concert with Factory Management.
• Assists with annual safety training to include all relevant company policies and procedures, Right to Know, OSHA, ergonomics, PPE-training.
• Provide first aid treatment and follow-up to employees as necessary.
• Trains emergency response teams.
• Develops emergency response team procedures and provides training to ensure its effectiveness.
• Recommend appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment) to the Factory Management and the Safety Manager.
• Coordinate and conduct health and wellness programs as requested.
• Complete special projects and other department duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance starting on day one
• Health savings account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a Company match and contribution
• Paid dental insurance
• Paid basic life insurance
• Paid short and long-term disability
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Paid volunteer opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Discretionary bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement
• Service awards
• 24/7 employee assistance program with access to eight confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior