Occupational Health Nurse
Location: Ellenboro, West Virginia
Description: Simonton is looking of Occupational Health Nurse right now, this job will be designated in West Virginia. More complete informations about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. The Occupational Health Nurse is responsible for the execution of all nursing procedures necessary for associate care both in daily clinic visits and medical emergencies. He/she will provide ca! re covering all aspects of preventive and interventional occupational medicine. The successful candidate will also lead all wellness initiatives throughout all facilities.
Responsibilities:
Work with the Human Resources and EHS departments to control workers compensation costs by reviewing all accident reports, early intervention, reviewing doctor statements and medical records.
Aggressively manage the Company’s return to work program for both occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses. Communicates with the attending physician (where appropriate) of employees to expedite treatment, return to work, light duty, etc.
Manage all pre-employment testing programs including physicals (when required), drug & alcohol testing, and audiometric testing.
Coordinate all testing programs of active employees to include drug & alcohol testing, audiometric testing, annual biometric health screenings etc..
Promote Wellness through programs a! nd individual consultations, proactively engaging associates o! n wellness topics through communications and events on all shifts.
Spends an appropriate amount of time on the production floor engaging associates on wellness and ergonomic topics and follow up with associates on light duty.
Partner with the EHS team on First Aid Training and Blood borne pathogen training as appropriate.
Maintain active license in state and participate in continued nursing education requirements for license recertification.
Ensuring Associates Right to privacy of confidential information. Safeguard the health and safety of employee in work environment.
Supervisor/Manager training on HIPAA laws and requirements.
Maintain skills and pertinent information to perform effectively in any medical emergency.
Maintains high quality assurance of the plant dispensary.
Orders medical supplies and medications, controls inventory of such.
Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time; Commits to irr! egular hours of work when necessary to treat employees for work related injuries.
Coordinates quarterly Workers Compensation update calls with TPA, attorney and appropriate company representatives.
Wears required safety equipment including but not limited to; hearing protection, safety glasses, and steel toe footwear.
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
R.N. or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Experience in an occupational nursing setting or Emergency Room/Trauma, preferred.
Familiarity with OSHA recordkeeping, and Workers Compensation, preferred
Simonton is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Simonton Windows produces ENERGY STAR® qualified replacement and new construction windows and doors, including a line of impact-resistant products. For a third consecutive year, consumers nationwide have rated Simonton Windows highest in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Windows and Patio Doors Satisfaction Study ! (SM).
Simonton was also ranked #1 in quality in the 2009, 2007! , 2002 and 1998 Brand Use Studies sponsored by Builder magazine and has won three Best In Class Awards from Market Research Associates.
Founded in 1946, Simonton’s hallmark has been to deliver its made-to-order products in five days or less. A Fortune Brands Home and Security company (NYSE: FBHS), Simonton delivers award-recognized products nationwide to key markets throughout the 48 continental United States. Simonton is a founding sponsor of The Weather Museum and a supporter of Homes for Our Troops. For information, call (800) SIMONTON (1-800-746-6686) or visit www.simonton.com.
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This job will be opened on: Fri, 10 May 2013 10:38:17 GMT
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