The Sr. Occupational Health Nurse position is responsible for managing the day to day operations and the Health Services Department. This role acts as a resource to the EHS staff in the Kansas Hub manufacturing sites.

Reporting to EHS Manager Edgerton/Lenexa, the position is responsible for:

• Promoting the safety and health of all employees through prevention, recognition, and treatment of injuries and illnesses
• Drives improved health outcomes including reducing population health risks, managing and eliminating workplace health risks and supporting improved business outcomes through advancing employee health and well-being
• Providing effective disability case management to improve the quality of life for employees, improve productivity and reduce overall company costs.
• Administration and coordination of the activities of the occupational health department to ensure responsive medical support for employees in accordance with company and corporate policies and procedures.
• Assesses, treats, evaluates, refers (if necessary), and follows up on occupational injuries and illnesses incurred by sick or injured employees.
• Assesses, treats, evaluates, refers (if necessary), and follows up on all nonoccupational injuries and illnesses. Interfaces with employees and the employee's physician.
• Administers and coordinates routine health examinations to prevent occupational injury and health problems.
• Develops and coordinates procedures, corporate policies, examples include but not limited to pre-employment examinations and drug screening, medical directives/standing orders, and policies and procedures for occupational health nurses.
• Administers health maintenance and illness/injury prevention programs designed to educate employees on health-related topics.
• Maintains employee medical records and documentation for the corporate facilities and issues policies to the global sites.
• Provide treatment protocols and parameters for local management team emergency responders safety leaders and HR. Council employees for work and non-work-related issues.
• Lead, develop, and perform audits in relation to compliance with OSHA recordkeeping, FMLA, STD, LTD and Workers Compensation.
• Participate on Global Audit Team for topics including FMLA, STD, LTD, and injury recordkeeping.
• Oversee Occupational Health and Safety medical surveillance programs, including Respiratory Protection Program, Hearing Conservation program, HAZWOPER physicals and be knowledgeable regarding FMCSA regulations for DOT exams.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

• Implement and maintain occupational health program policies and procedures for the Kansas Hub Health Services Department.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities:

• Ability to function independently and work effectively in a team-oriented environment

• Ability to independently assess & treat employee's illness/injury (including emergency care) utilizing sound clinical judgement supported by Nursing Guidelines and Standing Orders
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to travel up to 50%. Lawrence, Lenexa, and Edgerton are the locations.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and other electronic documentation systems
• Effective organizational, planning skills, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Effective nursing leadership skills including critical thinking and decision making.
• Strong interpersonal and people skills including the ability to motivate, cooperate and work effectively with others, and build partnerships with various departments.
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements pertinent to an onsite occupational health clinic.

Minimum Requirements:

• RN BSN degree required with 5 years occupational health experience in an occupational health department, one year of which includes supervisory responsibilities.
• Current nursing license to practice in state/country where employed
• No license lapses, suspensions or involuntary revocations in any state or country
• Certified Occupational Health Nurse, COHN or COHN-S, or National Safety Council Advance Safety Certificate preferred. Must obtain within 1 year of start date if required by state law.
• Current certification in BLS (basic life support) for healthcare professionals through American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Current certification in urine drug screen and breath alcohol collections

Preferred Experience:

• CPR Instructor Certification
• CAOHC approved certification in audiometry
• NIOSH approved Certification in spirometry
• Active affiliations with local national professional associations

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