Occupational Health Nurse Iv

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Human Resources

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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

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Your Work Shapes the World

Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a greater than 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe. When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators, and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in – the roads, hospitals, homes, and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer’s needs. Join us.

As a Occupational Health Nurse IV , you will be responsible for the clinic administration and delivery of occupational nursing practices within the large stand-alone focus facility Medical clinics.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Conducts DOT drug testing and fit-for-duty evaluations
• Supports local safety team with injury investigations and facility safety walks
• Supports the delivery of wellness communication and on-site wellness programming
• Engages in a supportive role in special projects and program delivery
• Functions as an autonomous nurse with the ability to respond independently to the majority of clinical and administrative demands and within the scope of licensure level. Seeks consultation and expert support when needed
• LPN/LVN will be in compliance with all aspects of licensure, including assessment reviews
• Acts the liaison between local facility and the Corporate Medical Department to ensure medical services meet the expectations of the facility leadership and the employees
• Supports Disability Case Management activities
• When needed, adapts Corporate Medical policies and procedures to fit the needs of the local facility
• Responds to and even leads on-site medical emergency response. Likely participates on the facility Emergency Response Team (ERT) and has involvement or leadership in the crafting of facility Emergency Response Plans (ERP)
• Acts as the local liaison with contracted health providers, including occupational health providers and providers for the health promotion examination
• Seeks ways to innovate, improve and create best-in-class occupational medical practices
• Conducts OSHA mandated and other surveillance exams
• Assumes responsibility for clinical administration, including the delegation of some basic duties to other clinic staff. Activities may include but are not limited to maintaining clinic order, delivering new employee orientation presentations, and maintaining metrics, measurements and documentation for corporate Medical functions via paper records and/or the electronic medical record system and may serve as a resource for medical direction and support to other clinic nurses
• Supports medical staff and outside entities in determining the work-relatedness of injuries, complying with governmental regulations, and conducting investigations
• Delivery of comprehensive nursing services related to employee illness and injury, fitness-for-duty evaluation, and return to work screening

Basic Qualifications:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in addition to outstanding clinical skills and judgment, the incumbent must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrate fundamental leadership capacity in order to drive Medical Department policies and initiatives throughout the facility
• Well-organized and able to work autonomously, within the scope of license level, with limited direct supervision. The ability to maintain confidentiality is essential
• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of progressively responsible job-related experience in occupational medicine or acute care

Top candidates will also have:

• Bachelor's Degree and/or Certifications in related field
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Must be able to learn and manipulate various on-line databases, such as but not limited to Cority. – Nice
• Knowledge in various areas of occupational health and Human Resources, including but not limited to, OSHA compliance, ADA, EH&S, HR, ergonomics, health promotion, EMS, and/or education / training

Additional Information:

• 1st Shift: Monday – Thursday, 6:00am – 4:00pm
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position
• This position is in Schertz, TX

What You Will Get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

Here you earn more than just a salary. Because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day-one benefits, including but not limited to:

• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Healthy Lifestyle Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)
• Company-matched 401(k) plan
• Paid parental leave
• Life Insurance
• Competitive salary and annual bonus program
• Strong community involvement
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Stock option opportunity over time
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L engines that not only power Caterpillar machines, but also power over 5000 other applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O.

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EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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