Occupational Health Nurse - Advanced Emergency Medical Tech

Waupaca Foundry; Waupaca (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Short and long term disability

Life insurance

401(k)

Employer funded retirement plan

Paid vacations/holidays

Wellness program

Fitness membership

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Employer supported career development,

Job summary

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse to support a 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift roster.

The role focuses on treatment for job-related injuries, safety program support, and employee health services in a manufacturing setting. You will hold a current state license (LPN/RN/Paramedic/AEMT), CPR/AED, and at least one year of healthcare experience; occupational health or manufacturing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current state license as an LPN, RN, Paramedic, or AEMT.
• CPR/AED certification current.
• At least 1 year nursing/healthcare experience.
• Occupational health or manufacturing experience preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment for job-related injuries and illnesses.
• Educate workers on health and safety.
• Coordinate First Responder and Emergency Team activities.
• Assist in injuries assessment and hazard identification.
• Maintain employee medical files and testing records.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and related regulations.
• Partner with Workers' Compensation providers for claims and work restrictions.
• Conduct annual health testing and screenings as needed.

Skills

Report writing

Instruction interpretation

MS Office & EMR

Detail oriented

Independent worker

Clinical judgment

Education

LPN/RN/Paramedic/AEMT license

CPR/AED certification

1+ year nursing/healthcare experience

Occupational health or manufacturing experience preferred

Tools

EMR software

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Blood borne pathogen.

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is North America’s leading supplier of iron castings and has a history of innovation with a legacy of product quality. Waupaca Foundry employs approximately 3,500 people company-wide.

Waupaca Foundry is committed to relentless improvement, forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, and providing a reliable experience to the millions who use our castings every day. Our goal is to employ individuals who take pride in their work within a culture of continual innovation.

Waupaca Foundry is proud to be an employer of choice for those driven and skilled individuals seeking rewarding careers by producing top quality castings.

You will be right at home at Waupaca Foundry.

Cast Your Own Future.

More information is available on our website www.waupacafoundry.com

Occupational Health Nurse

*Plant 1*

*2nd and/or 3rd shift*

• Full-time salaried employment


• Schedule is negotiable based on candidate availability within a 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. timeframe, with the goal of providing off-shift coverage.

Role

This role provides treatment for job-related injuries and illnesses and assists the company in detecting workplace hazards and maintaining health and safety standards. This role also educates workers about various medical conditions, aiming to encourage better health and well-being by providing advice and emotional support.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Safety and Environmental departments in:
  
  
  
  • Assessing injuries caused by incidents.
  
  
  • Identification of hazardous workplace health conditions.
  
  
  
  


• Conduct First Responder and/or Emergency Team meetings:
  
  
  
  • Facilitate the First Responder Program and/or Emergency Team; training/respond to calls appropriately.
  
  
  • Coordinate with local technical colleges for new and refresher EMR classes.
  
  
  
  


• ISO 45001 Awareness Certification and preparation.


• Partner with Workman's Compensation Insurance providers to facilitate communication regarding claims and work restrictions.


• Conduct drug/alcohol testing according to policy.


• Coordinate and/or administer annual health testing; respiratory questionnaire; PFT; hearing test; vital signs; weight; and follow up on hearing losses.


• Comply with OSHA regulations, and support a safety-first workplace culture.


• Perform/evaluate pre-employment health assessments for new hire candidates.


• Maintain organized employee medical files and document annual testing results.


• Work with the company on compliance with regulations and laws affecting the workplace:
  
  
  
  • New hire orientation.
  
  
  • Industrial hygiene.
  
  
  • Hearing conservation.
  
  
  • Blood borne pathogen.
  
  
  • Respiratory program.
  
  
  
  


• Attend external occupation health activities in order to learn about new regulations or programs that may affect or benefit the company’s activities.


• Conduct research on the effects of workplace exposures, gather health and hazard data, and use the data to prevent injury and illness.


• Facilitate ergonomics program.


• Train and provide consultation to supervisor/foremen/employees in a variety of occupational health topics.


• Provide cost effective health care quality and cost containment strategies .


• Control and order supplies for department.


• Control and Monitor Workers Compensation claim costs and provide appropriate reports as needed.


• Noise monitoring (Every other year).

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the \"essential functions\" for purposes of the ADA.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Current state license as an LPN, RN, Paramedics, or AEMT required


• Current CPR/AED certification.


• 1+ year of nursing/healthcare experience


• Occupational health or manufacturing experience is preferred, but not required.

QUALITIES/SKILLS:.

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.


• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EMR software


• Detail oriented, have ability to multitask and possess great interpersonal skills.


• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently.


• Ability to make clinical judgment calls without direct provider oversight.

If selected for consideration, candidates must successfully complete a selection process that includes interviews, reference check/verification, and a pre-employment drug screen.

Benefits

Waupaca Foundry offers competitive wages and exceptional benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision


• Short and long term disability


• Life insurance


• 401(k)


• Employer funded retirement plan


• Paid vacations/holidays


• Wellness program


• Fitness membership


• Employee assistance program (EAP)


• Employer supported career development, including tuition reimbursement

Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.