Job Summary

Provide Occupational Health Care Services according to the U.S. Sugar Health & Safety Program. Coordinate medical services required for the safety and potential placement of employees, the treatment of work-related illnesses and injuries, and approved industrial preventative medical programs.

Essential Duties

• Determine real and potential health problems and hazards.
• Assist in the development and implementation of programs to deal with identified health problems and hazards.
• Verify health programs comply with federal, state and local regulations.
• Evaluate and monitor outcomes.
• Develop professional rapport with employees and management.
• Promote and facilitate continuity of care.
• Assist the employee in selecting appropriate and cost-effective health care resources.
• Provide superior nursing care in a professional manner using all available resources.
• Provide clinical care for work-related injuries and illnesses, including initial assessment, treatment, and follow-up.
• Conduct regular health screenings and wellness programs for employees.
• Maintain accurate medical records in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure adherence to all company and other safety, health, and environmental protocols and regulations.
• Collaborate with the Safety Manager to develop and implement health programs and policies.
• Assist in training employees on preventive health measures and safe work practices.
• Coordinate with external healthcare providers and emergency services as needed.
• Provide physical examinations and classifications to assist management in the proper and safe placement of new and transferred employees and employees returning from leave of absence. .
• Provide for the timely treatment of work-related injuries; assists the Safety Department in administering Workers Compensation claims and observing Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Regulations. .
• Provide guidance counsel and training to management and employees on medical matters, which affect efficient operations. .
• Maintain required. medical records in a confidential manner; prepares reports and statistics as required. by management. .
• Council and assist employees in identifying the need for and seeking outside medical assistance and to meet physical and emotional needs. .
• Maintain appropriate inventories of medical and first aid supplies safely and securely, and ensures that all required. licenses are up to date.
• Collaborate and assist in the collection and processing of alcohol and drug program.
• Occasional after hours and weekend assignments based on business needs.
• Explore with management ways to promote wellness. 
• Additional functions as required by business needs.
• Assist with other tasks or operate different machinery as needed and qualified.
• Adhere to safety, health, and environmental protocols and regulations.
• Additional functions required as business needs.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) license; Occupational Health Nurse certification preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in an occupational or industrial healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of occupational health regulations and best practices.
• Excellent clinical assessment and treatment skills.
• Proficiency in maintaining medical records and documentation.

Working Conditions

• 70% of the work environment is conducted in an environmentally controlled indoor environment, exposed to caustic chemicals, regularly climbing stairs/ladders, prolonged kneeling, walking on uneven ground containing trip hazards, routinely reaching overhead with up to 25 lbs. loads, occasionally pushing and pulling up to 50 lbs., occasionally lifting up to 75 lbs., and regularly looking upwards and downwards.
• 30% of the work environment is conducted in an open outdoor environment, exposed to heights and rapidly changing temperatures including extreme heat, weather conditions, blowing dust and particles, burning bulk and liquid fuel, while wearing PPE (i.e.: hard hat, goggles, hair net, ear plugs, and/or full body chemical resistant suits), climbing stairs or ladders, kneeling, crawling, bending, stooping, reaching, and walking on uneven ground containing slip and trip hazards.