Job Description:

SUMMARY

The
Occupational Nurse provides site-wide leadership and expertise in matters of
work-related health to ensure regulatory compliance and promote a zero harm
culture and productivity of employees by developing and implementing
strategies, policies, and programs to effectively deliver work-related health
services. Areas of expertise may include
but are not limited to: medical treatment, workers' compensation, first
responder programs, ergonomics, wellness programs, and family medical leave.

ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Promote
and assist in establishing a zero harm culture by developing site-wide
strategies for work-related health through collaboration with the business, EHS
and other stakeholders. This may include
conducting research on the effects of hazardous work conditions or workplace
exposures, which may include gathering and analyzing data and reporting
findings.

Ensure
compliance with U.S. regulatory agencies and professional standards for
occupational health care by supporting corporate standards and programs which
may include industrial hygiene or hearing conversation programs.

Provide
support for issues dealing with work-related health, worker productivity,
health and wellness, medical surveillance, fitness for duty, incident
investigations, and complex case management for workers ' compensation claims,
Americans Disability Act, and Family Medical Leave Act.

Support
in areas of ergonomics including ergonomic assessments and inquiries.

Provide
routine and emergency treatment of employees' injuries and illnesses which includes
follow-ups and/or referrals.

Counsel
employees on physical and mental health issues and guiding them toward
community resources and/or employee assistance programs.

Manage
and administer all work-related health programs including but not limited to first
responder, drug/alcohol, personal protective equipment, and new hire health
assessments.

With
a proactive approach act as the site work-related health champion for all
wellness programs in conjunction with other teams.

Assure
confidentiality of personal health information and comply with established
codes of ethics and legal or regulatory requirements.

Maintain
the occupational health offices including supplies, medications and personal
protective equipment.

Other
duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification

MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS

• Must
  be licensed as a RN in the State of SC.


• Minimum
  of 5 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment preferred


• Must
  be certified in Healthcare Provider CPR/AED and First Aid.


• Certification
  in Blood borne Pathogens and Occupational Hearing Consultant.


• Proficient
  with Breath Alcohol Testing and urine drug screens.


• Proficient
  in Microsoft suite programs.


• Strong
  understanding of state and federal workers compensation, family medical
  leave laws, ADA, and HIPAA.


• Ability
  to be "on call" 24/7 for emergencies.


• Must
  be able/willing to flex hours to cover all shifts according to business
  needs.

PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS

• 
  Bilingual English/Spanish


• Ergonomic assessment and evaluation experience


• Industrial hygiene experience


• Continuous improvement experience in a manufacturing setting

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the
duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate
computer keyboard and telephone. The
employee frequently is required to drive, walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to
stand. The employee must occasionally
lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and
ability to adjust focus. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions of the job.

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