Job Title: Sr. Occupational Health Nurse Case Manager
Location: Edgerton, KS (will support the Lenexa + Lawrence Plants)
The Sr. Occupational Health Nurse position is responsible for managing the day to day operations and the Health Services Department. This role acts as a resource to the EHS staff in the Kansas Hub manufacturing sites.
Reporting to EHS Manager Edgerton/Lenexa, the position is responsible for:
- Promoting the safety and health of all employees through prevention, recognition, and treatment of injuries and illnesses
- Drives improved health outcomes including reducing population health risks, managing and eliminating workplace health risks and supporting improved business outcomes through advancing employee health and well-being
- Providing effective disability case management to improve the quality of life for employees, improve productivity and reduce overall company costs.
- Administration and coordination of the activities of the occupational health department to ensure responsive medical support for employees in accordance with company and corporate policies and procedures.
- Assesses, treats, evaluates, refers (if necessary), and follows up on occupational injuries and illnesses incurred by sick or injured employees.
- Assesses, treats, evaluates, refers (if necessary), and follows up on all nonoccupational injuries and illnesses. Interfaces with employees and the employee's physician.
- Administers and coordinates routine health examinations to prevent occupational injury and health problems.
- Develops and coordinates procedures, corporate policies, examples include but not limited to pre-employment examinations and drug screening, medical directives/standing orders, and policies and procedures for occupational health nurses.
- Administers health maintenance and illness/injury prevention programs designed to educate employees on health-related topics.
- Maintains employee medical records and documentation for the corporate facilities and issues policies to the global sites.
- Provide treatment protocols and parameters for local management team emergency responders safety leaders and HR. Council employees for work and non-work-related issues.
- Lead, develop, and perform audits in relation to compliance with OSHA recordkeeping, FMLA, STD, LTD and Workers Compensation.
- Participate on Global Audit Team for topics including FMLA, STD, LTD, and injury recordkeeping.
- Oversee Occupational Health and Safety medical surveillance programs, including Respiratory Protection Program, Hearing Conservation program, HAZWOPER physicals and be knowledgeable regarding FMCSA regulations for DOT exams.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
- Implement and maintain occupational health program policies and procedures for the Kansas Hub Health Services Department.
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities:
- Ability to function independently and work effectively in a team-oriented environment
- Ability to independently assess & treat employee's illness/injury (including emergency care) utilizing sound clinical judgement supported by Nursing Guidelines and Standing Orders
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Ability to travel up to 50%. Lawrence, Lenexa, and Edgerton are the locations.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and other electronic documentation systems
- Effective organizational, planning skills, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Effective nursing leadership skills including critical thinking and decision making.
- Strong interpersonal and people skills including the ability to motivate, cooperate and work effectively with others, and build partnerships with various departments.
- Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements pertinent to an onsite occupational health clinic.
Minimum Requirements:
- RN BSN degree required with 5 years occupational health experience in an occupational health department, one year of which includes supervisory responsibilities.
- Current nursing license to practice in state/country where employed
- No license lapses, suspensions or involuntary revocations in any state or country
- Certified Occupational Health Nurse, COHN or COHN-S, or National Safety Council Advance Safety Certificate preferred. Must obtain within 1 year of start date if required by state law.
- Current certification in BLS (basic life support) for healthcare professionals through American Red Cross or American Heart Association
- Current certification in urine drug screen and breath alcohol collections
Preferred Experience:
- CPR Instructor Certification
- CAOHC approved certification in audiometry
- NIOSH approved Certification in spirometry
- Active affiliations with local national professional associations
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