Rn, Lpn, Ma- Occupational Nurse

Basic Function:

• Perform a variety of HSE duties following the general approach specified by the supervisor. Assist in administering HSE programs and policies. Advise managers regarding occupational health issues and suggest measures to improve HSE practices.
• Responsible for providing comprehensive professional occupational health nursing care to employees in accordance with established medical procedures, professional nursing standards, and written protocols.
• Perform backup duties for Industrial Occupational Health Nurse as needed.
• Health & Safety consists of performing various duties to promote and ensure the health and safety of employees, protecting them from accidents and environmental hazards and ensuring compliance with regulations.

• Ability to manage follow-up appointments for injured or ill employees from all shifts.
• Initiates and maintains hearing conservation, vision, and respiratory programs.
• Provides a line of communication and refers employees to appropriate services for additional assessment as needed.
• Perform other medical/occupational/HSE functions as assigned.
• Perform backup duties for the onsite Industrial Occupational Health Nurse as assigned.
• Maintain employee confidentiality at all times.
• Perform medical evaluations as well as eye exams for employees. Perform first aid treatment for workplace injuries.
• Collaborates with process engineering and manufacturing management on ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorders.
• Maintain site electronic HSE tracking system (Intelex).

• Associate or Bachelor's degree from an accredited or State approved nursing school. Must be certified and legally qualified to practice in the State of Missouri. Required license or certification: MA, LPN, RN

• Qualifications: 2 to 5 years of nursing experience. Industrial environment experience preferred. Occupational Health experience preferred.