Occupational Health Nurse

Occupational Health Nurse Grovetown, GA 30813 From $70,000 a year - Permanent, Full-time From $70,000 a year - Permanent, Full-time

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE KSB

GIW, Inc.

Department:

Human Resources Reports to:

Human Resource Business Partner Location:

Grovetown, GA FLSA Status:

Salary Exempt Shift:

1st

OVERVIEW

The Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) is responsible for promoting and maintaining the physical, mental, and social well-being of manufacturing and administrative employees in the workplace. This role focuses on preventing and treating work-related injuries and illnesses, managing employee wellness programs, administering leave such as FMLA/Short Term and Long Term Disability/ADA, ensuring OSHA compliance with required programs, and providing employee training such as CPR/First Aid/BBP, etc. The OHN collaborates closely with the Human Resource and Safety teams to ensure a healthy company culture is maintained, while all compliance regulations are met. This position covers four facilities in Georgia, Florida, and Canada.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Injury & Illness Management o Provides first aid and emergency care to employees injured or ill at work o Manages all aspects of worker's compensation cases for all worksites and coordinates with insurance providers as necessary o Assists with the return-to-work process, including assessing fitness for duty and collaborating with management to ensure accommodations for injured workers o Manages personal medical illnesses/injuries and coordinates all aspects of FMLA, short term disability, long term disability, and ADA cases • Health Surveillance & Monitoring o Organizes periodic, OSHA-required health screenings (e.

g., vision, audiometric, respiratory fit tests, pulmonary function tests, etc.) and immunization programs to ensure employee fitness for duty o Maintains accurate medical records in compliance with confidentiality and data protection regulations o Maintains medical clinic supply inventory, replenishes when necessary o Performs monthly AED inspections o Maintains OSHA 300 and 300A logs in conjunction with the Safety team o Enforces GIW's Drug & Alcohol Policy and administers drug screens, makes referrals to EAP, and ensures employees are working safely according to the policies and procedures

• Employee Health Education & Counseling o Provides health education to employees on an individualized basis, while also providing company-wide training on a quarterly basis o Implements health promotion programs and/or competitions such as smoking cessation, weight loss, etc.

o Provides simple first aid care to employees when necessary, educates employees on injury/illness self-care, and directs employees to appropriate providers when outside of scope of care o Responsible for managing CPR/BBP/First Aid Training program and ensuring employees are up to date on certifications o Understands GIW's health benefits for employee education purposes

• Collaboration & Advisory o Works and communicates closely with HR team, Safety team, and department managers/supervisors to ensure a healthy and safe work environment o Serves as a health advisor to employees, providing support and referrals to healthcare providers when necessary o Participates in health and safety committee meetings and provides input on health-related matters o Ensures compliance with GIW's company policies and local, state, and federal occupational health and safety laws and regulations • Risk Management & Emergency Preparedness o Assists in the development of emergency response plans, including handling workplace accidents, natural disasters, and public health emergencies (e.

g., pandemics) o Participates in drills and training programs for emergency response

• Workplace Health Initiatives o Develops, implements, and evaluates health promotion programs designed to enhance employee well-being and productivity o Manages GIW's wellness program and coordinates annual health screenings, communicates deadlines, and tracks employee engagement o Coordinates periodic events such as blood drives, health fairs, on-site mammogram bus, flu vaccine clinics, etc.

o Supports mental health initiatives by providing Employee Assistance Program resources, counseling, and referrals when necessary

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or related field preferred
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
• Minimum of 3-5 years nursing experience, with focus in occupational health or manufacturing preferred
• CPR certification required
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, FMLA, ADA, and other occupational health regulations
• Experience in case management and worker's compensation claims management
• Excellent clinical, emergency, and assessment skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and make decisions in high-pressure situations

Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent Pay:

From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Emergency Medicine Occupational Medicine Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine Public Health Trauma Medicine Urgent Care Wound Care Physical Setting:

Community health center Low acuity unit Outpatient Urgent care center

Work Location:

In person