Occupational Health Nurse

Energy Transfer LP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer LP is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Nurse to manage Medical Surveillance programs, return-to-work processes, and support workers' compensation and leave administration. The role collaborates with safety and Human Resources and serves as the primary contact for the contracted Medical Director.

Qualified candidates will have RN/COHN credentials, 8+ years in occupational health, and knowledge of OSHA/medical testing.

Qualifications

• RN/COHN certification required or RN with COHN/COHNS preferred.
• FMCSA and PHMSA health requirements knowledge.
• 8+ years occupational health and case management experience.
• Experience with OSHA regulations and health risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Manage Medical Surveillance programs and fitness-for-duty reviews.
• Coordinate regulatory testing and monthly compliance reporting.
• Maintain relationships with third-party vendors for required testing.
• Review clinical assessments to determine fitness for duty.
• Support recruitment on post-offer pre-hire exams as needed.
• Collaborate with safety and HR on regulatory testing and leave management.
• Oversee return-to-work programs and leave administration.
• Develop and implement Occupational Health policies and procedures.
• Administer medication review processes.
• Perform administrative duties for health services and workers' compensation.

Skills

Registered Nurse

COHN/COHNS

8+ years experience

FMCSA/PHMSA knowledge

MS Office

HRIS systems

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

RN license

COHN certification preferred

Tools

MS Office suite

HRIS

Job description

Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America's energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more.

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities.

Come join our award winning over 12,000 strong organization, as we fuel the world and each other!

Job Summary

Energy Transfer's is seeking a qualified and experienced Occupational Health Nurse to manage the Medical Surveillance programs, the return-to-work processes for both occupational and non-occupational. Supports both the workers' compensation and leave administration departments and work closely with safety and Human Resources. This position will be the primary point of contact for the Partnership's contracted Medical Director.

Responsibilities

• Occupational health management of regulatory testing programs.
• Coordinate and review routine medical surveillance processes and fitness for duty examinations.
• Monthly regulatory reporting for compliance.
• Guide and maintain relationships with the third-party vendors as required to support periodic compliance testing.
• Review clinical assessments to determine fitness for duty (understand relationship between work functions and medical condition which guide decision making)
• Provide support and feedback for recruitment on post-offer pre-hire exams as needed.
• Support and collaborate with the safety team on regulatory testing compliance.
• Interact with leave department for return to work/absence management programs (occupational and non-occupational).
• Coordinate with leave department on management of work-related and personal illnesses and injuries.
• Participate in the development and implementation of Occupational Health policies, procedures, and programs.
• Manage the medication review process.
• Administrative duties related to delivery of the occupational health services, workers compensation and leave management.

Required Skills

• Registered Nurse/COHN (ADN) or COHNS (BSN) certification required
• Certified Occupational Health Nurse preferred.
• Knowledge of medical requirements for FMCSA and PHMSA covered employees.
• 8+ years occupational health and case management experience
• Experience with the Occupational Health and Safety Act OSHA
• Experienced in applied clinical health risk assessment and fitness for work.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HRIS systems
• Ability to work independently and manage complex situations.
• Excellent communications and organizational skills
• Willingness to work after hours as needed.