Primary Duties:

On call 24/7 for work/medical emergencies.

• Adherence to NSG Standards of Business Conduct and it Values & Principles.
• Collaborates with management in developing objectives for the employee health services compatible with the company’s corporate goals and objectives.
• Provides initial assessment to ensure appropriate emergency care for employee’s injuries and illnesses. Provides treatment according to established protocols and refers appropriately.
• Responsible for following the Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety policies
• Documents nursing care and medical management to assist evaluation of the total health care provided to employees. Maintain employee health records in a safe confidential manner in accordance with the company’s and government standards. Follows HIPPA.

• Orders and maintains supplies and equipment with the Medical dept. consistent with the needs of the occupational health program in a cost-effective manner.

• Assists in management of NSG Pilkington self- insured Worker’s Compensation Program. Provides case management of the Workers Comp and Non-occupational case program to assure optimal treatment and rehabilitation, and expedites the employee’s return to work. This will include periodic updates to the Management Staff.

• Maintains the OSHA 300 log according to government regulations. Compiles data related to employee’s injuries and illnesses. Completes reports and communicates data to appropriate personnel and maintains the site Corrective Action Log.

• Effectively represents the occupational health dept. to management, employees, and outside agencies. Establishes and promotes collaborative relationships with essential community resources, including consulting physicians. Refers and consults when necessary, maintaining a close working relationship with the company physician.
• Monitors and maintains that equipment (i.e. AED, eye wash stations, first aid kits) necessary for safety purposes are available and stocked within the plant. May be required to assist in budget development and implementation.

• Development and implementation of Wellness & Health Education programs based on appropriate risk profiles, needs, and assessments. Establishes and promotes Health and Wellness programs for employees
• Provides health education and counseling to employees regarding acute and chronic health problems with the scope of nursing practice.
• Assist with Safety programs such as Rx Safety glasses, Safety shows, Etc.

• Administrates the First Responder program. Training required employees in CPR/First Aid.
• Conducts health screening/surveillance (i.e. audiometry and respirator qualifying exams) as necessary meeting ANSI/OSHA requirements.
• Keeps abreast of changes in local, state and federal guidelines and continually updates knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety issues, Occupational Health Nursing and health care delivery systems.
• Manage ergonomic program.
• Provide the following training: blood borne pathogen, first aid provider, injury investigation, respirator fit testing, hearing conservation.

• Update medical policies and procedures as needed
• Assists in the management of the drug and alcohol program by performing pre-employment, post incident and for cause testing in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Reviews pre-employment and work physical assessments to identify conditions which may affect the workers ability to perform the job and refers appropriately.
• Administration of an effective comprehensive disability management program for occupational and non-occupational illnesses and injuries including a return to work program. Complies with NSG, Inc. CM guidelines and ADA and FMLA.
• Conducts training as needed to maintain alignment with EH&S training requirements
• Ensures that appropriate Medical surveillance programs, including hearing conservation and respiratory program, are carried out in accordance with NSG, Inc and government standards. This will include hearing testing, fit testing & Vision testing

. Qualifications Required:

• Current license to practice as a Licensed Nurse in the State preferably RN with BSN.
• Certified in CPR, Audiometric testing, and Respiratory fit testing. NIOSH trained in spirometry.
• Certified as a Breath Alcohol Technician Trained in MSDS and bloodborne pathogens
• Efficient in problem solving, independent nursing judgment, communication and decision making
• Efficient with Windows based computer software (i.e.: Work, Excels, Outlook, Sprintware
• Occupational Experience

Skills

• Decision Making

• Perseverance

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization