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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION:Occupational Health Manager

DEPARTMENT:Occupational Health

SALARY CLASS:Exempt

General Description:

As a RN currently licensed to practice in the state of employment, Manages Occupational Health activities and is responsible for direct care of Partners according to medical directives, policies/procedures and physician standing orders within the scope of practice and regulation of the State Nurse Practice Act. Directs, administers, supervises, and evaluates site occupational health service department with professional expertise and administrative leadership. Participates in appropriate meetings and committees.

Required skills:

+ Prior Management Experience.

+ Prior work experience in health related occupation.

+ Good Communication skills both Internal & External

+ Be able to obtain CAOHC certification

+ Traveling required

+ Experience in practice for at least three to five years following graduation or completion of nursing program.

+ Prefer experience in emergency department or occupational health.

+ Ability for effective written and oral communication.

+ Excellent interpersonal skills.

+ Work Compensation experience preferred.

+ Basic computer knowledge and skills.

Education Requirements (if applicable)

+ Typically requires a minimum of 1 Year Experience for RN

+ Current RN license in state of employment (preferred but not required).

+ Must obtain certification in urine drug screen and breath alcohol collections.

+ Current CPR/First Aid/AED certificate required.

+ Develop and maintain an efficient occupational health nursing process appropriate to the needs of the facility with respect to size and nature of work activities.

+ Provide compassionate, quality care to team members.

+ Utilize cost containment measures in all department activities.

+ Provide observation, care, and counsel of team members with occupational illness or injuries including nursing assessment, first aid, follow-up care, rehabilitation service, and case management.

+ Adhere to all state and federal regulations including OSHA, Worker's Compensation, etc.

+ Provide first aid, minor treatment, counseling, referral and medical liaison for non-occupational health and medical concern of team members.

+ Adhere to health management protocols as directed.

+ Schedule and or perform health assessments and evaluation of team members for return-to-work, fitness for duty, and medical surveillance in accordance with JBS health management, and safety protocols and the authorized physicians written directives.

+ Participate in health and safety teaching of team members.

+ Assist with transportation of team member’s emergency situations.

+ Establish and maintain a good working relationship with workers to establish confidence and cooperation in health care provided.

+ Establish and maintain good working relationships with departmental staff, complex management, supervisory staff, local healthcare providers, and third part administrator (TPA).

+ Include health and safety education in all areas of worker involvement.

+ Frequently observe team members on alternate or transitional duty at their work stations while doing their restricted job tasks.

+ Conduct all functions within scope of quality care and utilization of cost containment measure.

+ Maintain accurate recordkeeping according to OSHA regulations and JBS policies.

+ Maintain OSHA log.

+ Comply with all requirements of Blood borne Pathogen standard and company policy.

+ Planning and implement health promotion activities for team member population.

+ Promote the development of an appropriate image of the company's commitment for the protection of worker health.

+ Conduct any additional work task assignments in a professional and effective manner.

+ Conduct all assigned job tasks within legal, ethical and moral standards of care.

EXPECTATIONS – All Team Members

+ Observe & enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.

+ Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams.

+ Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies.

+ Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks. Consistently practices, and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization

+ Other duties as assigned

JBS offers a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401 (K) plan.

JBS is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE, including disability/vets

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