Occupational Health Nurse - Plant

Description

The Occupational Health Nurse is responsible for promoting the health and well-being of Owens Corning employees at the Waxahachie Insulation facility.  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 is located at the Owens Corning Plant in Waxahachie, TX and 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

1. Live the Safety stand, adhere to the safety responsibilities.

Metrics

• 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.

2.   Ensuring compliance with various policies and regulations 

Metrics

• Schedule/evaluate all pre-placement, medical surveillance, preventative care, health promotion, referrals and  fit for duty exams.
• Provide nursing care to plant employees at Waxahachie as needed and make referrals as necessary.
• Annual audiometric testing, vision exams, pulmonary function exams and fit testing.

3.   Ensuring quality care at the right price

Metrics

• 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.

4.   Promoting good health for our employees

Metrics

• Champion employee health and wellness initiatives such as Healthy Living and other sponsored events and achieve specified participation levelst.
• Review medical surveillance exam data and conduct follow ups with employees within specified guidelines.

Job Requirements

Experience:

-BSN is preferred as the basic preparation for entry into professional practice, but three (3) year diploma or two (2) year associate degree is acceptable with RN licensure in the state(s) of practice with five (5) years of occupational health experience

Licenses and Certifications:  (Required)

-Licensed Registered Nurse

-Certified Occupational Health Nurse (or eligible and willing to take the exam)

-Current CAOHC audiometry certification (Preferred)

-Current NIOSH approved spirometry training (Preferred)

Knowledge and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of Occupational Health Nursing science and OSHA regulations and other regulatory requirements.
2. Knowledge of State nurse practice acts, applicable board of pharmacy statutes, and applicable ethical guidelines.

Personal Characteristics:

1. Possess interpersonal skills to work with people with different management and learning styles and cultural diversities
2. Computer skills and knowledge sufficient to operate current PC office suite of software and Health & Medical Services database
3. Adaptable to change
4. Ability to work with groups and independently
5. Ability to lead teams
6. Problem solving abilities and an analytical thought process
7. Presentation and communication skills
8. Knowledge of current preventative health care strategies
9. Ability to effectively coach and counsel employees on health issues

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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.