Occupational Health Nurse

Occupational Health Nurse Location: Tell City, Indiana. 3rd shift position. Role This role provides treatment for job‑related injuries and illnesses, assists in identifying workplace hazards, maintains health and safety standards, and educates workers on medical conditions. Responsibilities Work with Safety and Environmental departments to assess injuries, identify hazardous conditions, determine corrective/preventive measures, and follow up to ensure implementation. Participate in staff safety meetings, monthly safety meetings, and executive safety meetings. Conduct First Responder and Emergency Team meetings: facilitate the program, provide training, respond to calls, and coordinate with local colleges for EMR classes. Obtain ISO 45001 awareness certification and prepare related documentation. Provide treatment, follow‑up, and emergency care referral for workers. Investigate incidents, collect information, and submit injury/illness investigation reports. Communicate with the insurance provider and assist the case manager on specific claims. Act as a worker advocate and protect the rights of workers. Conduct drug and alcohol testing according to policy. Coordinate and/or administer annual health testing (respiratory questionnaire, PFT, hearing test, vital signs, weight) and follow up on hearing losses. Comply with OSHA regulations. Perform or evaluate pre‑placement candidates for employment. Maintain employee medical files and records. Work with the company on compliance with regulations and laws affecting the workplace, including new hire orientation, industrial hygiene, hearing conservation, bloodborne pathogens, and respiratory program. Attend external occupational health activities to learn about new regulations or programs that may benefit the company. Research effects of workplace exposures, gather health and hazard data, and use the data to prevent injury and illness. Facilitate the ergonomics program. Provide training and consultation to supervisors, foremen, and employees on a variety of occupational health topics. Develop cost‑effective health‑care quality and cost‑containment strategies. Control and order supplies for the department. Control and monitor Workers Compensation claim costs and provide appropriate reports. Perform noise monitoring. Education & Experience Requirements Current state license as an LPN or RN. Qualifications & Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Intermediate computer skills are preferred. Current state license as a registered nurse and/or licensed practical nurse. Must be detail oriented, able to multitask, and possess great interpersonal skills. CPR/AED certified. Benefits Medical, dental, vision Short and long term disability Life insurance 401(k) Employer funded retirement plan Paid vacations/holidays Wellness program Fitness membership Employee assistance program (EAP) Employer supported career development, including tuition reimbursement Equal Opportunity Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Waupaca Foundry