Occupational Health Nurse - Area Manager

Sysco; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 88,500 - 132,800; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in foodservice distribution is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse - Area Manager. This role focuses on injury prevention, employee wellness, and case management across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will have a nursing degree, relevant experience, and strong interpersonal skills to foster effective communication and relationships while ensuring compliance with health regulations.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in occupational health.
• Strong interpersonal skills and performance management experience.
• Background in transportation, warehousing, distribution, or manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage medical cases to reduce Workers’ Compensation claims.
• Build relationships with healthcare providers and insurance carriers.
• Support site First Responder Teams for timely injury response.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor or Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Occupational Health Nurse - Area Manager

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Base pay range

$88,500.00/yr - $132,800.00/yr

Location

Based out of Sysco Detroit: 41600 Van Born Rd, Canton, MI 48188, with 30-50% travel to other sites including Sysco Grand Rapids: 3700 Sysco Ct SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512.

Position Summary

This role supports occupational health focusing on injury prevention, employee wellness, case management, and process improvement across multiple locations within a geographical area. It involves developing and implementing occupational health strategies aligned with business goals and operational needs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage medical cases to reduce Workers’ Compensation claim frequency, emphasizing the Transitional Duty Program.
• Build relationships with healthcare providers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators to control claim costs.
• Develop and evaluate strategies for workplace triage and first aid to reduce claims.
• Support site First Responder Teams for timely injury response.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA logs and quarterly DOT testing.
• Foster effective communication and relationships within the area to meet EHS strategic goals.
• Support occupational health programs, including disaster response and wellness initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality of health information per HIPAA standards.
• Report injuries and monitor trends.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor or Associate Degree in Nursing.

Experience: At least 2 years in occupational health, with strong interpersonal skills and a track record of performance management.

Preferred Experience: Background in transportation, warehousing, distribution, or manufacturing; knowledge of safety and workers’ compensation laws.

Licenses & Certifications

• Active RN license in the state of residence and within the area of application.
• Occupational Health Nursing certification (COHN or COHN-S) and Case Management certification (ABOHN or CCMC) preferred.

Technical Skills

• Leadership, collaboration, and influence skills.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage complex workloads and leverage team talents.

Additional Information

Sysco is a global leader in foodservice distribution with over 71,000 employees and operates approximately 333 facilities worldwide. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. and are encouraged to apply.