Industrial Nurse

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.

• 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.

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