Occupational Health Nurse / Health & Safety Coordinator Job in Ennis 75119, Texas US
Occupational Health Nurse / Health Safety Coordinator
The individual in this newly created position will be responsible for coordinating the overall health and safety programs at our manufacturing plant in Ennis, Texas. The Occupational Health Coordinator will provide first aid services for individuals that are injured or become ill at the facility and actively manage all worker’s compensation and short-term disability cases. Additional responsibilities include developing and implementing employee programs such as health education, accident prevention, wellness and the OSHA and Sterilite required safety training programs.
Responsibilities include the following:
- Provide direct care for the treatment of occupational injuries and illnesses using established medical protocols and refer for further evaluation or treatment as necessary.
- Collaborate with management to further the objectives of health and safety programs.
- Actively manage all worker’s compensation and short term disability cases which includes the initial processing of documents, consulting with insurance carriers and medical providers while continually monitoring the employee’s recovery process in an effort to accelerate the return to work process and reduce costs.
- Coordinates post offer pre-employment physical assessments and substance abuse testing as well as criminal background investigations on all candidates for employment or promotions.
- Perform occupational health surveillance testing including pulmonary function testing, audiometric testing, vision screening, etc.
- Coordinates the annual OSHA and Sterilite required safety training such as lock out tag out, hot work, first aid and CPR etc.
- Collect and analyze data to establish health priorities and interventions.
Requirements:
- Current license to practice as a registered nurse in Texas
- 3-5 years experience in occupational health nursing
- Knowledge of laws and regulations that govern worker’s compensation and environmental health and safety
- Periodic travel may be required
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
December 13, 2009
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