OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE

Jacobi Carbons Philippines, Inc.; Villanueva; Presencial; PHP 420.000 - 540.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Jacobi Carbons Philippines, Inc. in the Philippines is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse to lead and implement health policies, perform exams, and provide nursing care to employees.

You will maintain records, coordinate with DOLE/DOH and HMO, and ensure compliance with OH regulations while promoting health awareness across the plant. The role requires RN licensure, OHNAP membership, and relevant safety training, with three years of occupational health experience in manufacturing preferred.

Formación

• Knowledge of OSH regulations and modern trends in occupational health.
• Ability to take initiative with minimal supervision.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of health information.
• Coordinate with multiple departments effectively.
• Operate in a lean organizational structure with efficiency.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Solid documentation abilities for health records and reports.
• Resourceful and adaptable in a manufacturing setting.

Responsabilidades

• Spearhead development and updating of health policies, programs, and procedures.
• Perform health examinations and provide first aid and nursing care within scope.
• Maintain employee health records and submit regulatory reports on time.
• Assist OHP and provide nursing care to ill or injured workers.
• Assess health status and coordinate Fit-To-Work certifications.
• Conduct home or hospital visits as needed for sick employees.
• Conduct plant rounds for health and safety inspections and awareness.
• Participate in emergency preparedness and response programs.
• Conduct SHE orientation and trainings on health and benefits.
• Summarize Occupational Health performance monthly.
• Coordinate with HMO for annual physical exams and insurance updates.
• Disseminate health information and maintain confidentiality of records.
• Assist in processing government-related claims and documents.
• Prepare and submit annual and monthly medical reports to DOLE/DOH.
• Stay updated on laws and ensure OH compliance.
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Safety, Health, and Environment requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Company policies, mission, and targets.
• Perform other relevant tasks as assigned.

Conocimientos

OSH knowledge

Initiative

Confidentiality

Cross-department coordination

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Resourcefulness

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse license

OHNAP membership

50-hour Basic Occupational Safety and Health training for Nurses

Descripción del empleo

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Spearheads the development and updating of Company Occupational Health Policies, Programs, Procedures and Work Instructions, and ensures that these are adhered to by all the employees and are regularly reviewed, updated, and communicated.

2. Performs health examination and provides emergency and palliative care and treatment (i.e., first aid, checking of vital signs, health interview, dispensing of medicines) to the employees within the legal scope of nursing; and refers the employee to the OHP if an extensive examination is needed.

3. Maintains employees’ health records and submits regulatory reports to DOLE and the Department of Health (DOH) on a timely basis.

4. Assists the Occupational Health Physician (OHP) by providing nursing care to the ill and injured as well as giving suggestions to improve the worker’s health conditions.

5. Assesses and determines the health status of employees during and after an illness and refers the status of the employee to the OHP for Fit-To-Work (FTW) Certification before being admitted Back-To-Work (BW).

6. Renders home visitation or hospital visitation to a sick employee as needed.

7. Conducts plant rounds for health and safety inspection and creates safety and health awareness among employees.

8. Participates in emergency preparedness and response programs.

9. Conducts SHE orientation to employees regarding company rules and regulations pertaining to health, including medical benefits.

10. Facilitates trainings for health promotion and disease prevention.

11. Summarizes the Occupational Health Performance of the company on a monthly basis.

12. Coordinates with Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Coordinator for the Annual Physical Exam (APE), inclusion and updating of employees to insurance benefits, and for check-up and admission assistance of employees.

13. Disseminate health information through the occupational health bulletin and through electronic mails.Maintains individual health records with utmost confidentiality.

14. Assists in processing government-related claims and documents for sick employees.

15. Prepares and submits the Annual and Monthly Medical Reports to Department of Labor and Employment and Department of Health.

16. Keeps up-to-date and ensures compliance to the new laws and regulations related to OH.

17. Ensures compliance to Quality, Safety, Health, and Environment requirements of the plant.

18. Ensures compliance to Company Policies, Mission, Vision, and Targets.

19. Performs other relevant tasks as may be assigned by the Superior from time to time.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Knowledgeable in Constitutional Legislations, regulations, and modern trends related to OSH.

2. Ability to take initiative and to work with less supervision.

3. Ability to uphold and maintain confidentiality.

4. Ability to coordinate with different departments.

5. Ability to handle work in a lean organizational structure.

6. Possesses strong attention to details and excellent organizational skills.

7. Possesses excellent communication skills and strong people skills.

8. Possesses excellent documentation skills.

9. Resourceful and flexible.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.

2. Registered Nurse license and an active member of the Occupational Health Association of the Philippines (OHNAP)

3. Completion of the 50-hour Basic Occupational Safety and Health training for Nurses.

4. At least three (3) years’ work experience in Occupational Health, preferably in a Manufacturing industry