U.S. Region Occupational Health Lead

Zoetis • Lincoln, NE

9d • $129,000 - $209,000

About The Position

The U.S. Region Occupational Health Lead provides and coordinates occupational health leadership services for Zoetis. This includes establishing governance related to occupational health requirements and initiatives to drive consistency and alignment across all Zoetis sites and functions. The U.S. Region Occupational Health Lead oversees all occupational health colleagues and clinics in the U.S. across a network of manufacturing, HQ and Research & Development sites in the U.S., in addition to colleagues who work remotely. The U.S. Region Occupational Health Lead manages the oversight of the U.S. occupational health programs, prevention strategies, manages work-related injuries and illnesses, preventative care and Injury prevention programs. This role collaborates with Human Resources, Global Operations, Risk Management, Environmental, Health and Safety and other key business partners to drive a collaborative culture, maintain compliance and reduce risk.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in advanced Practice Registered Nursing (APRN); APRN Board Certification required.
• Willing to obtain licensure in states where applicable and allowed.
• 10+ years’ experience in occupational health, ER or urgent care required.
• Experience in ergonomics, acute episodic care, wellness care and counseling of adults required.
• Proficient in the use of electronic medical record keeping systems.
• Certified as MERT trainer or willing to obtain.
• Ability to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses.
• Skill in interpreting medical records, uncomplicated x-rays, spirometry tests, audiograms, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies
• Experience dealing with COVID-19 situations.
• Experience consulting with colleagues as it relates to occupational health and/or wellness situations to assess post-disability return to work cases and counsel on worker’s compensation matters.
• Must wear appropriate gowning and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in manufacturing/production areas.

Nice To Haves

• COHN-S preferred
• People leadership experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee implementation of occupational health governance and services that support the needs of the businesses and colleagues across Zoetis in the U.S.
• Partner with Environmental Health and Safety and Human Resources to establish and ensure proper execution of guidelines, processes and procedures related to occupational health and wellness requirements and initiatives.
• Partner with sites to ensure onsite clinics are maintained in accordance with policy; site services, contracted employees, contracts, and service level agreements are in place to meet Zoetis needs.
• Develop and implement training programs for occupational health nurses and staff to ensure compliance and alignment across all Zoetis.
• Develop and manage an Injury/Illness Case Management program including controlling off-site referrals and facilitating workers’ compensation and assists in the interactive process for short/long term disability cases, including FMLA, in close partnership with HR.
• Establish a US occupational hygiene and medical surveillance program right sized for Zoetis.
• Assist in Biosafety and Industrial Hygiene risk assessments and program management.
• Maintain a consistent approach to initial patient screenings (including patient history and physical) and diagnosis and treatment of occupational/personal injuries and illnesses.
• Comply with legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Maintain a US based drug and alcohol program (including testing, pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random).
• Provide (as applicable) and coordinate emergency response services and training (including first aid, AED, blood-borne pathogens, CPR).
• Maintain and monitor patient data in electronic medical database(s), as applicable per standard protocols.

Benefits

• This position is also eligible for short-term incentive compensation and long-term incentives.
• In addition to compensation, Zoetis offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the physical, emotional and financial wellbeing of our colleagues and their families including healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one, a 401K plan with a match and profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis, and 4 weeks of vacation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees