Regional Occupational Health Nurse

Job Overview, Basic Function and Responsibilities.

This non-supervisory position is responsible for the provision and management of occupational health and wellness services for the business or region.  There is an expectation that the incumbent will travel to the regional facilities periodically throughout the year.  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.

This position reports directly to the Corporate Medical Director or Occupational Health and Wellness Manager.

Location: This role can be hybrid or remote with preference for candidates located in the Eastern, Southeastern, Midwest, or Western United States with ability to travel up to 50% to support our Doors locations.

Responsibilities of Regional Occupational Health Nurse:

• Facilitates the completion of a variety of worker clinical evaluations including, but not limited to, annual health monitoring and medical surveillance examinations and compliance, worker fitness-for-duty examinations, pre-assignment/pre-placement evaluations, preventive service examinations, etc. at both the primary and regional facilities.  Reports these examination/evaluation activities to local management.
• Effectively communicate to local EHS Leaders on medical surveillance compliance and assist in gap closure.
• Oversees, personally or by contract, the provision of specialty services such as drug and alcohol testing, medical screening including hearing, vision, blood draws, vital signs and pulmonary function testing, travel medicine consultations and immunizations, etc. when required at both primary and regional facilities. 
• Cooperates with Enterprise Health and Medical (EH&M) in developing health education and wellness programming relevant to the primary and regional facilities populations and administers those programs and activities at each facility. Facilitates the creation of a wellness committee at each facility where appropriate.
• Acts as liaison and ambassador for the company to the community at large when health concerns are at issue and cooperates with the local community, when appropriate, to assist in the delivery of needed public health programs that are advantageous to both the community and the company.
• Provides all clinical activities following the Standard Nursing Guidelines and under the direction of the Corporate Medical Director (CMD) in accordance with applicable laws governing state licensure and national certification. Standing orders are applicable to state licensure with medical oversite as required.      
• Participates in appropriate, periodic conference calls with HR, Medical Case Management Team, Enterprise Health and Medical and operations to discuss absences due to personal illnesses and work-related injuries and illnesses.  Participates in periodic conference calls organized by EH&M to discuss relevant nursing and health and wellness issues. 
• Participates in the development and implementation of clinical protocols and guidelines to be used during the provision of clinical services.  Cooperates with EH&M to develop and implement policies to create uniformity, consistency, and quality assurance in the delivery of nursing care. 

Licensing, Credentialing and Personal Competencies:

• Remains current and informed on regulatory issues affecting the delivery of occupational and other health services, hazard-specific regulations regarding worker evaluation and treatment of exposures likely to be encountered in a heavy manufacturing environment and OSHA recordable safety issues as they pertain to the clinical treatment of injury cases.
• Obtains and maintains necessary continuing education credit hours and training as required by state and certifying agencies.
• If required, able to obtain compact state licensure.
• Participates in all off-site company health conferences/meetings as sponsored and directed by CHS for the advancement and training of internal clinical personnel. 

Desirable Skills and Attributes:

Position requires a RN degree with 3-5 years experience in occupational health.  Previous emergency room experience preferred. Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.  Certification in occupational and environmental health nursing and case management is highly desirable.  Must be ACLS certified. Certification in DOT drug and alcohol collection, spirometry and hearing conservation is preferred. Individual must be highly motivated, self-directed with the ability to work independently and have strong interpersonal, communication and computer skills.

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About Owens Corning

Masonite is now proudly part of Owens Corning. Owens Corning is a global building and construction materials leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our four integrated businesses – Roofing, Insulation, Doors, and Composites – provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique material science, manufacturing, and market knowledge to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders, and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2023 sales of $9.7 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.