Occupational Health Nurse Job at mccainfood, Grand Island, NE

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  • mccainfood
  • Grand Island, NE

Job Description

 

 

 

Position Title: Occupational Health Nurse

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Grand Island 

Grade:   Grade 04  

Requisition ID:  34873 

 

 

About McCain

At McCain, we’re feeding the world: from French fries to cakes, we contribute to the important role food plays in people's lives. That’s why we’re dedicated to ensuring our core values—Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality—shine through every day. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in more than 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that we can work together, along with our business and community partners, to bring sustainable growth and positive change today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain!

 

Leadership Principles .

Our principles, each with related practices, guide our actions across the organization. Together, they address how McCain interacts with our customers and employees, and how we work as individuals and collectively to find success. While each role adheres to the Leadership Principles, individual roles may focus more on a specific principle or principles.

 

We are customer obsessed. Customers are our starting point. By understanding their needs and leveraging data and consumer insights, we drive mutual success.

We think big and plan ahead. Through ambition, curiosity, and smart risks, we can accomplish goals, refine processes, and innovate to scale success.

We bring out the best in our people. We create safe spaces for our people so that trust and empowerment come naturally. Inclusion is about listening first, showing humility, and working together.

We act like owners. Together, we clear obstacles and do the work that makes us all successful and proud to be part of McCain.

 

About the role .

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and interested in helping each other create good work experiences. We think about the customer and make doing business with McCain easy.

 

Our occupational health nurse will serve as the plant's medical professional under the general direction of a local occupational provider. Administers workers' compensation claims and directly manages the Company's return-to-work program. Administers first aid emergency medical treatment in cases of accidents or illnesses. Manages Occupational Health Programs such as hearing conservation programs and administers hearing tests as needed. Administers wellness programs that are designed to enhance employees' health and welfare. Maintains confidential, accurate, up-to-date medical and Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) records for the location. Works closely with the plant general management taking a proactive approach toward providing a safe working environment. This role will require a working schedule of Monday - Friday typical business hours of 8am to 5pm with flexibilty to support night shift. 

 


Accountabilities:

  • Provide direct patient care to employees. Responsible for initializing medical care for   all work-related injuries and illnesses. Assess the nature of and treat work-related   injuries and illnesses, conduct pre-employment and periodic health examinations,   administer immunizations and medications, and provide health counseling and   education. Monitor the health status of employees and coordinate medical referrals   when necessary. Assume responsibility to treat work related injuries and illnesses   and/or recommend appropriate treatment.
  • Contacts physician and hospital to arrange further medicat treatment when needed
  • Coordinates the administration of and/or provided immunizations and vaccines
  • Develop and implement health programs for employees, supervisors, and managers. Coordinate and facilitate health and wellness initiatives like exercise, smoking cessation, and stress reduction programs. Collaborate with other professionals, such as industrial hygienists and ergonomists, to identify and mitigate workplace hazards and promote safe work practices.
  • Facilitate and coordinate health programs and processes in partnership with Health and Safety and Human Resources. Conduct and/or coordinate periodic training, including but not limited to first aid, CPR, wellness, hearing conservation, blood-borne pathogens, medical surveillance (forklift, fit testing, and other exposure monitoring surveillance), ergonomics, respiratory protection, and OSHA reporting.
  • Responsible for the administration of worker's compensation benefits and STD/FMLA and works on a professional, confidential level with hospitals, physicians, and other health care providers to ensure proper treatment.
  • Manages the site's return to work program with support from operation leaders, Fitness for Duty and Physical Capabilities Program, including follow-up with employees on the jobs they are returning to and provides continual communication to management on employee work restrictions and changes to their physical limitations/abilities. Partnering with the safety manager and being a key liaison to workers' compensation and claims branches.
  • Responsible for all written and verbal communication that may or may not be confidential pertaining to the medical department, including employee education in health and safety procedures, worker' compesnatation claims/procedures, and accumulation of medical histories on all employees.
  • Oversees the general health and wellness of the McCain employees, which includes but is not limited to the following: monitor the functioning of the Blood Pressure machines & AED, Champion and coordinate the various Wellness programs, smoking cessation program, and educational programs (bathroom postings, brochure racks, handouts), and assist with employee suggestion program.
  • Oversee the ongoing process of updating and development of the Functional Job Analysis.
  • Facilitate and oversee the ongoing process of the Post-work employment screens, eye & hearing exams, etc., which are utilized in the hiring process and with those employed who move into upgraded positions within the plant.
  • Support onsite EAP program where required
  • Lead annual Drug-Free Workplace Training and Reasonable Suspicion training
  • Additional responsibilities as required: The successful candidate will work with employers to develop and implement health and safety policies and procedures, such as protocols for handling hazardous materials or responding to workplace accidents. The successful candidate may also conduct workplace health and safety audits, assess environmental and ergonomic hazards, and develop strategies for preventing workplace injuries and illnesses. In addition, incumbent may provide expert testimony in legal proceedings related to workplace health and safety. 

 

Qualifications: 

  • 4 year degree - Refistered nursing program. (LPN OR RN) 
  • Prefer at least four years as a licensed nurse practitioner or two years as a registered nurse with experience as an occupational health nurse in a manufacturing facility.
  • Advanced bilingual speaking and writing skills are preferred

 

Skills: 

  • Role will be exposed to industrial safety programs, ergonomic programs, a variety of health & wellness programs, and Disability/Compensation Laws and policies, including continuous updating of the same.
  • Must beable to maintain updated certification for First Aid, CPR & AED, and maintain accreditation for managing the plant Hearing Conservation program.

 

 

 

The McCain experience 

We are McCain: this statement is about our power collectively and our importance individually—your impact is a significant part of the business. Our winning culture focuses on authenticity and trust so we can always bring out the best in our people. Here, you have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive while being yourself. Join our team to see why we’re better together.

 

 

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Benefits : At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family, and bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned to country, provincial, and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefit details are available during the application process.

 

Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.

 

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. 

 
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

 
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with the Global Employee Privacy Policy  

 

Job Family:  Manufacturing
Division:  NA HR 
Department: ​ Grand Island Human Resources ​
Location(s): US - United States of America : Nebraska : Grand Island || US - United States of America : Nebraska : Lincoln || US - United States of America : Nebraska : Omaha 

Company:  McCain Foods USA, Inc. 

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Work from home, Night shift, Monday to Friday,

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