Overall Purpose and Objective of Position
This Regional Occupational Health Nurse is responsible for assisting the Regional Head of Safety, Health & Environmental (“SHE”) Manager in promoting and maintain the health and wellness of workers. To identify hazards in the workplace, recommends ways to reduce and prevent hazardous exposures on the job. Conducts training for first aid, safety, CPR, and health programs. Assists in the preparation of accident reports and workers compensation reports. The Regional nurse performs various functions, working collectively and collaboratively with asset managers by developing and following implementation protocols.
LDC operates on 4 days in office, 1 day from home, schedule.
This position will also require traveling 50% of the time.
Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions
Manage pre-employment process on the physical capacity assessments for every job.
Work to reduce medical cost/indemnity by getting employees back to work.
Assist in guiding the injured worker through the process, allaying his/her fears and answering his/her questions.
Provide training and education on SHE Health & Wellness topics
Coordinate medical exams with HR/Assets, includes annual audiometric testing.
Ensure HIPAA compliance.
Develop medical programs, assessments, procedures.
Ensure medical management throughout the process for assets.
Increase health communication to all assets within the region.
Provide follow-up with employees on Workers Compensation.
Improve communication between healthcare clinics/professionals.
Additional Responsibilities
Ensure protection of confidentiality of all employees
Develop procedures/forms to ensure employees are following doctor’s orders.
Communicate with management on ensuring employees follow restrictions and guidance.
Determining eligibility of personnel to return to work per job description criteria.