Occupational Health Nurse
About the role
The Essity Manufacturing Professional Hygiene North America business is currently searching for an Occupational Health Nurse; this position will be based out of our manufacturing facility in Barton, AL.
Responsibilities
- Render necessary in-plant treatment of industrial and non-industrial injuries and illnesses incurred by Company employees;
- Determine the extent of medical needs and make all necessary referrals to emergency, outpatient or physician services;
- Assist the Safety Manager, Production Manager, department superintendents, and supervisors in the administration of the plant safety program;
- Congratulate the facility wellness program with other site facilities;
- Prepare and maintain all reports and records for worker's compensation cases;
- Communicate with various insurance carriers, attorneys, physicians, etc. to manage the cases as cost-effectively as possible;
- Assist in the investigation of injuries and make recommendations for the prevention of similar incidents;
- Counsel employees on matters of physical and emotional health and make necessary referrals to personal physicians and the Employee Assistance Program;
- Administer and coordinate various facility programs including but not limited to; yearly blood drives, CPR training, annual flu shot, sickness and accident insurance program, hearing conservation management, health screenings, etc.;
- Perform other essential responsibilities as deemed necessary.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse in the State of Alabama;
- Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) preferred;
- Minimum of Three (3) years’ experience in industrial nursing and/or emergency care covering the following: Industrial medical techniques Emergency medicine, State regulations regarding Worker's Compensation, OSHA regulations and record keeping requirements, DOT regulations, Audiometric Testing; Respirator Fit Testing, Certified BAT technician, knowledge of ADA, FMLA and other state and federal regulations;
- Excellent Communication Skills (Written & Verbal);
- Posses strong attention to detail and administration ability;
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications including MS Access and Excel.
What We Can Offer You
- Compensation and Benefits: Expected Compensation: Competitive annual salary + annual incentive bonus + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.
- Affordable and comprehensive benefits package including:
- United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance
- Wellness program provided through RallyHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- PTO offering with Paid Holidays
- Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.
Additional Information
The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.