Job Location: Kansas (Supporting Lawrence, Edgerton, and Lenexa Plants)
The Sr. Occupational Health Nurse position is responsible for managing the day to day operations and the Health Services Department. This role acts as a resource to the EHS staff in the Kansas Hub manufacturing sites.
Reporting to EHS Manager Edgerton/Lenexa, the position is responsible for:
- Promoting the safety and health of all employees through prevention, recognition, and treatment of injuries and illnesses.
- Driving improved health outcomes including reducing population health risks, managing and eliminating workplace health risks, and supporting improved business outcomes through advancing employee health and well-being.
- Providing effective disability case management to improve the quality of life for employees, improve productivity, and reduce overall company costs.
- Administration and coordination of the activities of the occupational health department to ensure responsive medical support for employees in accordance with company and corporate policies and procedures.
- Assessing, treating, evaluating, referring (if necessary), and following up on occupational injuries and illnesses incurred by sick or injured employees.
- Assessing, treating, evaluating, referring (if necessary), and following up on all non-occupational injuries and illnesses. Interfaces with employees and the employee’s physician.
- Administering and coordinating routine health examinations to prevent occupational injury and health problems.
- Developing and coordinating procedures, corporate policies, examples include but not limited to pre-employment examinations and drug screening, medical directives/standing orders, and policies and procedures for occupational health nurses.
- Administering health maintenance and illness/injury prevention programs designed to educate employees on health-related topics.
- Maintaining employee medical records and documentation for the corporate facilities and issuing policies to the global sites.
- Providing treatment protocols and parameters for local management team emergency responders, safety leaders, and HR. Counseling employees for work and non-work-related issues.
- Leading, developing, and performing audits in relation to compliance with OSHA recordkeeping, FMLA, STD, LTD, and Workers Compensation.
- Participating on Global Audit Team for topics including FMLA, STD, LTD, and injury recordkeeping.
- Overseeing Occupational Health and Safety medical surveillance programs, including Respiratory Protection Program, Hearing Conservation program, HAZWOPER physicals and being knowledgeable regarding FMCSA regulations for DOT exams.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities:
- Ability to function independently and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to independently assess & treat employee’s illness/injury (including emergency care) utilizing sound clinical judgement supported by Nursing Guidelines and Standing Orders.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Ability to travel up to 50%. Lawrence, Lenexa, and Edgerton are the locations.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and other electronic documentation systems.
- Effective organizational, planning, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Effective nursing leadership skills including critical thinking and decision making.
- Strong interpersonal and people skills including the ability to motivate, cooperate and work effectively with others, and build partnerships with various departments.
- Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements pertinent to an onsite occupational health clinic.
Minimum Requirements:
- RN BSN degree required with 5 years occupational health experience in an occupational health department, one year of which includes supervisory responsibilities.
- Current nursing license to practice in state/country where employed.
- No license lapses, suspensions or involuntary revocations in any state or country.
- Certified Occupational Health Nurse, COHN or COHN-S, or National Safety Council Advance Safety Certificate preferred. Must obtain within 1 year of start date if required by state law.
- Current certification in BLS (basic life support) for healthcare professionals through American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Current certification in urine drug screen and breath alcohol collections.
Preferred Experience:
- CPR Instructor Certification.
- CAOHC approved certification in audiometry.
- NIOSH approved Certification in spirometry.
- Active affiliations with local national professional associations.
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the HR Service Center (askhr@hersheys.com).
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