Occupational Health Nurse, Region

Primary Responsibility :

Provide support and guidance for the facilities and fully meet regulatory compliance such as OSHA, CDC and/or DOH.

Responsible for all required audits for all facilities within the assigned region.

Provide Safety and Health related policy training; assist facility management in working with insurers, and support the Safety culture throughout the assigned region.

What You'll Do :

• Execute effective Case Management for the sites and assist management staff in their case management.
• Ensure associates receive appropriate levels of quality healthcare while maintaining effective cost controls.
• Assist Associates with Workers Compensation processes and file/documentation management.
• Contact treating doctor to clarify diagnosis, prognosis, treatment plan and next appointment.
• Negotiate appropriate work restrictions and facilitate transitional duty assignments.
• Participate in emergency response efforts.
• Organize first aid training to include AHA CPR/AED/First aid response.
• Daily interaction with adjusters for workers' compensation management required.
• Refer cases to Nurse Case Managers where appropriate.
• Attain full duty release when appropriate.
• Participate in claims reviews with site management team, representatives from Risk Management Department, Third Party Administrator Claims Adjustors and Broker to reduce the costs and frequency of Workers Compensation claims.
• Identify opportunities for case reductions.
• Serve as Corporate Representative for litigated cases upon request of Risk Management or outside counsel in cases related to emergency response procedures, worker's compensation, and non-subscriber claims.
• Report monthly and quarterly regional statistics to include WC case numbers, cost per claim and TRIR.
• Train and support the site management team on preparing budget.
• Identify and evaluate fee schedule negotiations for local medical services to ensure effective pricing and continuity of medical care for employees.

(HAZMAT, PCT, Testing)
• Review OSHA and medical records to ensure continuity and compliance across the company.
• Track and trend causation to minimize loss and improve the BBS program.
• Adhere to the Nurse Practice Act.
• Maintain HIPPA compliance and educate on privacy rights.
• Educate associates on common health concerns, medication effects per PDA, and provide resources.
• Screen associates with health concerns and refer personal medical issues identified to human resources.
• Assist the sites in managing OSHA inspections related to occupational health areas to include recordkeeping.
• Identify leading indicators to assist Safety in implementing preventative measures through ergonomic projects or administrative controls to reduce loss.
• Coordinate with Site and Corporate QA and Production personnel on medical issues related to USDA food safety requirements and customer audits.
• Serve as the Drug and Alcohol program re...