• Job Description

  Req#: 94310

  Now Hiring! Occupational Health Nurse

  Freeport, TX

  The world needs creative solutions. We need YOU!

  Where the Chemistry Happens...

  As an Occupational Health Nurse for Freeport Site Medical, within the Site Services group, you will build a meaningful career supporting the health and wellness of Freeport Site workers. The BASF Freeport, Texas site has over 950 employees and 800 contract workers across multiple business units. Since 1958, the BASF Freeport Site has been an integral part of Brazoria County.

  As a Occupational Health Nurse, You Create Chemistry By...

  Routine tasks associated with this role include:

  • Provide acute nursing assessment, treatment and case management of work-related injuries and illnesses
  • Perform calibration, operation, and maintenance of testing equipment (EKG, spirometer, audiometer, Titmus vision tester)
  • Conduct random, pre-placement and for cause drug and alcohol testing in accordance with BASF and U.S. DOT requirements. Communicate with Human Resources and Corporate Medical as appropriate.
  • Performing routine and pre-placement employee testing and biological monitoring in compliance with OSHA and BASF policies (i.e. phlebotomy, urine collection, vital signs, audiometric testing /hearing protection device fit testing, lung function testing, vision testing)
  • Ordering and stocking in date, appropriate supplies for emergency use and minor injury/illness treatment. Accurate accounting of purchases and allocations to budget line items.
  • Coordinating payment for services and supplies with contracted groups (Quest, First Lab, cardiology/audiology consults, etc.)
  • Rotating on-call responsibilities outside regular clinic hours – although rare in occurrence, may require off-hours response to site.
  • On occasion may be required to work overtime outside normal clinic hours including nights or weekends (provide sufficient overlap to site operations shift schedule)
  • Support Freeport Site Services with FA/CPR trainer
  • May support Freeport Site Services with assisting EMS continuing education coordination for site Fire Department membership
  • Complete off hours vaccination administration and outside of clinic

  * Overtime work – infrequent, but could include night or weekends/holidays

  If you...

  Required criteria:

  Current, active licensure as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse

  Up to date basic life support/CPR certification

  Competent in use of basic computer programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

  Proficient in phlebotomy

  Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  Able to effectively collaborate with colleagues within and outside of primary work group

  Preferred criteria:

  At least 5 years of work experience as a Registered Nurse

  Certification in Occupational Health Nursing

  Trained in Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support

  DOT drug testing collector certification

  Certified in Occupational Hearing Conservation

  NIOSH trained/certified in performing and interpreting pulmonary function testing

  Experienced in working with Workers’ Compensation

  AHA First Aid / CPR Trainer

  Then...

  Click below to Belong@BASF!

  Create Your Own Chemistry when taking advantage of our Total Rewards

  At BASF you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. Our Periodic Table of Benefits includes some additional perks below for starters…

  • Competitive health and insurance plans including long term care
  • Retirement benefits with company-matching contributions
  • Learning & Development opportunities like our Mentorship and PDP programs
  • Maternity & Paternity Leave and family care solutions
  • Flex spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Wellness Program & Fitness Reimbursement
  • Pet Insurance

  Privacy Statement

  BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud.

  Equal Employment Opportunities

  We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

  Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

• About the company

  At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility.

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