Job Description

Position Overview

Provide occupational health services including treatment and care to site population (i.e., First Aid response etc.). Manage a team for Field Occupational Hearlth Nureses as they manage a diverse portfolio of occupational health and wellness programs and systems. Includes the management of all employee injuries and illnesses, associated workers' compensation cases, medical surveillance programs and protocols, logs and screenings. Manage all medical supplies. Coordinate occupational health and safety programs. Conduct applicable employee training and participate in various site teams and Emergency Response. This position will work closely with Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) and HR Staff, along with all site employees, Managers and Supervisors. You will serve as an expert in health promotion, health education and disease prevention here at APAC-Mississippi/Tennessee.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Lead and manage the occupational health team.
• Ensure Field Nurses provide quality care and assessments for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illness within the scope of practice and consistent with nursing guidelines
• May transport and assist employees needing to visit urgent care or medical facilities following work-related injuries
• Serve as liaison to health clinics, physicians and hospitals for work-related and non-occupational injury and illness
• Implements care plans with follow-up nursing care and referrals
• Provides case management of Workers Compensation claims, and assists with short term disability (STD), long term disability (LTD), and ADA claims
• Oversees adequate supply of medical, first aid, CPR, AED and other safety and health supplies
• Maintain and assure compliance with all health & safety standards, education and required paperwork
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal health and safety regulations.
• Support mental health initiatives and employee assistance programs (EAPs).
• Maintain accurate health records and prepare reports on health trends and incidents.
• Conduct periodic training, including but not limited to first aid, CPR, health & wellness, and other related areas
• Maintain professional demeanor in dealing with critical/confidential information
• Oversee and conduct EBT and Urine Drug collections in accordance with company substance abuse policies.
• Other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Education/Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN), with a valid license and in good standing
• Current CPR/AED certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• 3 to 5 years of occupational health experience preferred in either ER/Urgent care or occupational health
• Previous Supervisory/management experience required.

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Knowledge of case management, workers compensation, and government regulations
• Ability to handle work with sensitive issues and protect confidentiality of medical information
• Sound judgement in the application of nursing and safety principles
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures, as well as occupational wellness programs
• Computer skills and the ability to use Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Must maintain current driver’s license that meets state requirements
• Must be willing to travel as required
• Overnight travel required periodically
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and MSHA.
• Compliance with all OSHA, MSHA, HIPAA, ADA regulations.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication (both written and oral), organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High ethical work standards.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively with a focus on timeliness and responsiveness.
• Ability to deal with the public in a pleasant, courteous, and calm manner in all circumstances.
• Ability to work under pressure and be multi-task oriented.
• Knowledge of medical terminology; principles and practices of health promotion, risk reduction, medication and drugs, common dosages, their physical and physiological effects, and possible adverse reactions.
• Knowledge of medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
• Ability to observe changes in the medical condition of patients and effectively communicate these changes.
• Capable of utilizing the internet effectively for research and evaluation.
• Ability to drive change and sell new concepts and approaches through persistence, self-motivation, energy, tenacity, follow-through, and commitment.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, talk and hear.
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb, crawl, kneel, and bend.
• The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50lbs

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock or burn.
• The noise level in some areas of the work environment may be loud, but is typically moderate.

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