Occupational Health Nurse job in Waxahachie, TX
Waxahachie, TX CorTech LLC
| Job Ref: | 361993 |
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CorTech LLC |
| Job Type: | Contract |
| Salary and Benefits: | 40.00/Per Hour |
| Remote: | No |
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| City: | Waxahachie, TX |
| Post Code: | 75165 |
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JobsRUs.com. is seeking hire a Occupational Health Nurse for our client in Waxahachie, TX! Benefits Available! Weekly Pay! $40.00/Hour Description: Ideal Candidate: RN Nurse Manufacturing or occupational experience Flexible with hours Proficient in Microsoft Office Experience working with Cority a plus The Occupational Health Nurse is responsible for promoting the health and well-being of Client employees at the Waxahachie facilities. This individual will coordinate all Corporate Health and Medical Services processes and activities and will provide leadership on health-related issues for employees, supervisors, and facility leadership teams. This non-supervisory position is responsible for the provision and management of occupational health and wellness services at the plants. Duties include coordinating health initiatives on behalf of employees and contractors, individually, and in partnership with the local medical community when applicable. The incumbent will interact and collaborate with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders to prevent and manage injuries and illnesses and to promote health, wellness, productivity, and safety within the facilities/plants. This will be accomplished by planning, implementing and managing health-related programs, engaging in first aid treatment, and case managing both work-related and non-work-related injuries and illnesses. The occupational nurse will be accountable to lead successful wellness initiatives and track metrics at the plant. The position also works closely with Disability Case Managers, Workers? Compensation Claims Adjustors, Human Resources Professionals and Environmental Health & Safety Leaders. This position is located at the Client Plant in Waxahachie, TX and reports to the Environmental Health and Safety Leader & Human Resources Leader. There is dotted line reporting responsibility to the Enterprise Corporate Health and Medical Services Director. Responsibilities Live the Safety stand, adhere to the safety responsibilities. Metrics Implement a personal safety action plan and review with leader Work with medical providers in ensuring quality medical treatment for our employees associated with occupational illnesses/injuries Partner with plant leadership in driving a zero-injury culture. Lead the Wellness Pillar in our TPM journey. Ensuring compliance with various policies and regulations Metrics Schedule/evaluate all pre-placement, medical surveillance, preventative care, health promotion, referrals and fit for duty exams Provide nursing care to plant employees at Fairburn as needed and make referrals as necessary. Annual audiometric testing, vision exams, pulmonary function exams and fit testing. Ensuring quality care at the right price Metrics Clinical management. of facility clinic and administrative management of other occupational health clinics within your designated region Work closely with Disability Case Manager and Worker?s Comp. Adjustor in managing both occupational and non-occupational illness/injury cases along with ensuring prompt but appropriate return to duty Work with plant leadership, disability, claims adjustor and medical providers in controlling medical costs Promoting good health for our employees Metrics Champion employee health and wellness initiatives such as Healthy Living and other sponsored events and achieve specified participation levels Review medical surveillance exam data and conduct follow ups with employees within specified guidelines Evaluate employee physical conditioning and assess risks associated with using the equipment in the Fitness Center Job Requirements Experience: BSN is preferred as the basic preparation for entry into professional practice, but three (3) year diploma or two (2) year associate degree is acceptable with RN licensure in the state(s) of practice with five (5) years of occupational health experience. Licenses and Certifications: (Required) Licensed registered Nurse Certified Occupational Health Nurse (or eligible and willing to take the exam) Current CAOHC audiometry certification Current NIOSH approved spirometry training Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of Occupational Health Nursing science and OSHA regulations and other regulatory requirements Knowledge of State nurse practice acts, applicable board of pharmacy statutes, and applicable ethical guidelines Personal Characteristics: Possess interpersonal skills to work with people with different management and learning styles and cultural diversities Computer skills and knowledge sufficient to operate current PC office suite of software and Health & Medical Services database Adaptable to change Ability to work with groups and independently Ability to lead teams Problem solving abilities and an analytical thought process Presentation and communication skills Knowledge of current preventative health care strategies Ability to effectively coach and counsel employees on health issues | |
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