Occupational Health Nurse

The Fountain Group is currently seeking an ­­­­­­­­Occupational Health Nurse for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Waxahachie, TX. Details for the position are as follows:

Job Description:

**ONITE: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm**

• The Occupational Health Nurse is responsible for promoting the health and well-being of employees at the Fairburn Insulation and Atlanta Roofing 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 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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.

Qualifications:

• RN Certification (BSN preferred)
• OSHA Knowledge
• PREFERRED:
  • Occupational health experience
  • Current CAOHC audiometry certification
  • Current NIOSH approved spirometry training
  • Experience working with Cority (EHS/OHS software)

Compensation: Up to $40 per hour depending on experience / education