LanceSoft
USA_Occupational Health Nurse - Level 2
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Job Description
- Req#: 25-222739
Job Title: Site Occupational Health Nurse
Work schedule: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
About the role
As a nurse at a Client Manufacturing Site, this role is responsible for providing comprehensive health services to employees within a manufacturing setting. This includes treating injuries and illnesses, conducting health assessments, promoting health and safety practices, and complying with occupational health regulations.
This role collaborates with management to develop health policies and programs that enhance workplace safety and employee well-being. The site nurse will have knowledge of EHS compliance programs to ensure compliance with regulations governing safety and health for workers and the work environment including but not limited to Workers Compensation, OSHA, Ergonomics and Hearing protection.
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
Nurses in the field of occupational health identify and control common workplace hazards to ensure employees stay healthy and safe.
Key responsibilities:
Health Assessment and Care
Conduct pre-employment and periodic health assessments, as part of health surveillance programs
Provide first aid and emergency care for work related injuries and illnesses.
Administer medications as prescribed by a physician.
Monitor and follow up on employee health conditions and recovery process
Health Promotion and Education
Develop and implement health and wellness program.
Provide health education designed to prevent injury and illness by promoting effective management of occupational and non-occupational health matters.
Promote Client resources and employee benefits that support employee health and wellbeing
Conduct health education sessions and training topics such as disease prevention, stress management, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Occupational Health Management
Maintain accurate and confidential medical records, including use of Cority Electronic Medical Record system.
Conduct workplace hazard assessments and participate in safety inspections.
Identify employees with actual or potential occupational exposures, including chemical, biological, and physical hazards, and determine the need for baseline and annual medical surveillance.
Support the site Ergonomics Improvement Team with assistance from the EHS-Industrial Hygiene Specialist.
Manage workers’ compensation claims and coordinate return to work programs.
Case-manage employees who are on medical restrictions, following the Employee request for Accommodation procedure, with the goal of keeping employee safe and productive at work. This involves collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with occupational health regulations and standards.
Maintain qualified vendors, if needed, to provide health services.
Personally develop by obtaining the required continuing education credits to maintain license and relevant certifications
Emergency Preparedness
Develop and implement emergency response plans.
Manage the site First Responders team, including facilitating annual refresher training and certifications
Participate in emergency drills and ensure readiness of medical equipment and supplies.
Collaboration and Communication
Participate in safety committee meetings and contribute to the development of health and safety policies.
Communicate effectively with employees, providing support and addressing health inquiries.
Provide recommendations to Site Leadership Team on safety, health and wellness matters.
Why you?
Basic Qualifications:
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid nursing license.
Certification in Occupational Health Nursing (COHN) or relevant experience is a plus.
Nursing experience in an industrial setting is preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
Previous experience in occupational health, emergency care, manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
Strong clinical and assessment skills.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Proficiency in using medical and office software.
Good relationship building and networking, to engage effectively with site personnel, senior management, EHS and Regional leads.
Ability to conduct training sessions in a classroom or production floor environment
Familiarization and practical experience with Quality initiatives including but not limited to: executing validation protocols, deviation reports, root cause analysis, and change control.
Continuous improvement background with knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma/OE Tools and Techniques (OE Green Belt Certification preferred)
Accommodation Requests
If you require a reasonable accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Client at any stage of the application process, please contact us by sending an email to ***. Please include the following in your email:
About the company
Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization, and a pioneer in providing premium end-to-end Global Workforce Solutions and IT Services to diverse clients across various domains.
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