Occupational Health RN Lead - Return-to-Work & Wellness

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned: Develop and maintain an efficient occupational health nursing process appropriate to the needs of the facility with respect to size and nature of work activities. Provide compassionate, quality care to team members. Utilize cost containment measures in all department activities. Provide observation, care, and counsel of team members with occupational illness or injuries including nursing assessment, first aid, follow-up care, rehabilitation service, and case management. Assist in internal case management of Workers comp claims. Adhere to all state and federal regulations including OSHA, Worker's Compensation, etc. Provide first aid, minor treatment, counseling, referral and medical liaison for non-occupational health and medical concern of team members. Adhere to health management protocols as directed. Schedule and or perform health assessments and evaluation of team members for return-to-work, fitness for duty, and medical surveillance in accordance with JBS health management, and safety protocols and the authorized physicians written directives. Participate in health and safety teaching of team members. Assist with transportation of team member’s emergency situations. Establish and maintain a good working relationship with workers to establish confidence and cooperation in health care provided. Establish and maintain good working relationships with departmental staff, complex management, supervisory staff, local healthcare providers, and third part administrator (TPA). Include health and safety education in all areas of worker involvement. Assist managers and supervisors in identifying appropriate alternate or transitional duty job tasks, which meet team members’ abilities and medical restrictions. Frequently observe team members on alternate or transitional duty at their work stations while doing their restricted job tasks. Conduct all functions within scope of quality care and utilization of cost containment measure. Maintain accurate recordkeeping according to OSHA regulations and JBS policies. Maintain OSHA log. Comply with all requirements of Blood borne Pathogen standard and company policy. Planning and implement health promotion activities for team member population. Promote the development of an appropriate image of the company's commitment for the protection of worker health. Conduct any additional work task assignments in a professional and effective manner. Conduct all assigned job tasks within legal, ethical and moral standards of care. EXPECTATIONS – All Team Members Observe & enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies. Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams. Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks. Consistently practices, and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES RN - Graduate of school of nursing accredited by the State Board of Nurse Examiners. Requires, active current license to practice as Occupational Health Professional. Experience in practice for at least three to five years following graduation or completion of nursing program. Prefer experience in emergency department or occupational health. Ability for effective written and oral communication. Excellent interpersonal skills. Completed a Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Course (CPR) within the previous year. Basic computer knowledge and skills. The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits: Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment; Paid Time off: sick leave, vacation and 6 company observed holidays; 401(k): eligible after the 1st day of employment including company match which begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule Base salary range of $92,917 - $125,438 This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan; the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled #J-18808-Ljbffr