Occupational Health Nurse Manager - Chicago

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BENEFITS INFORMATION:

4 days a week day shift 8 AM to 5 PM)

1 day a week split shift 12 PM to 8 pm

JOB SUMMARY

This Operating Company (OpCo) based position will establish and lead the planning directing administering and evaluating of Occupational Health Services to ensure a safe healthy and accidentfree work environment. The Occupational Health Nurse works closely with the Operations Human Resources Safety and Finance departments in support of Syscos overall Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) goals and objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and manage an onsite health service clinic.

• Research plan and produce annualized budgetary projections for the required supplies equipment professional services training continued education and certifications travel etc.pln de

• Develop and implement policies and procedures in compliance with local state and federal regulatory healthcare requirements Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations Department of Transportation regulations and other regulatory agencies as applicable.

• Ensure OSHA mandated programs and recordkeeping standards are completed to comply with regulations.

• Assure regulatory compliance with State Nurse Practice Act FMLA ADA STD LTD EPA and HIPPA as required.

• Supervise the Drug Testing Program (DOT and NonDOT).

• Collects drug screen specimens according to the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) guidelines.

• Perform Breath Alcohol testing.

• Plan and implement programs to train managers and associates in Bloodborne Pathogens Body Mechanics Ergonomics Reasonable Suspicion of /Alcohol Awareness Breath Alcohol Testing Drug Screen (DOT and NonDOT) Collection Medical Emergency Response Team and other Occupational Health topics as necessary.

• Execute clinical services and direct nursing care consistent with the scope of State Nurse Practice Acts for both occupational and non occupational injury/illness.

• Deliver services to maintain a safe and healthy workforce; participate as a first responder to onsite accidents/injuries and oversee the onsite Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT).

• Practice case management through coordination of health care services from the onset of workrelated injury evaluation through workers compensation injury/risk/claim management disability and absence management returntowork evaluation and return to work or an optimal alternative.

• Compile and submit injury and accident reports required by corporate and regulatory agencies.

• Oversee the administration of occupational injury program including working with the external healthcare providers insurance carrier or thirdparty administrator to reduce employee lost time and contain costs.

• Manage a transitional duty program for medical conditions requiring specific work restrictions.

• Collaborate in disaster response with Pandemic Plan Emergency Response Plan Business Continuity Plan and disaster planning and risk communication.

• Plan develop and implement health and wellness (wellbeing) promotion programs for associates i.e. Flu Clinic program for associates and health fairs.

• Participate as a member of the facilitys Safety Committee and any other requested Committees.

• Manage the health components of the onsite Fitness Center (where applicable).

• Perform as a key business partner in areas such as quality improvement procedures/protocols cost containment programs community involvement policies/procedures to ensure compliance and return on investment analysis.

• Prepare reports and maintain associate health files in a confidential HIPPA compliance manner and other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Associate degree in Nursing required

• Bachelors degree in Nursing preferred.

Experience

• 2 years of nursing experience (emergency or critical care experience a plus).

• 1 year having served in an occupational health role AND/OR case management experience preferred.

• Work experience in a warehouse distribution or manufacturing environment preferred.

• Previous experience in Safety and Workers Compensation laws and regulations in the state where the Operating Company (OpCo) resides preferred.

Certificates Licenses and Registrations

• Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Practice where OpCo facility resides.

• ABOHN Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN or COHNS).

• Certification in Case Management by ABOHN or CCMC.

• First Aid AED and CPR Certification.

• DOT Drug Screen Collector Certification.

• Breath Alcohol Technician Certification

Professional Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with all levels of management.

• Skilled in the use of a variety of PC software including all Microsoft products.

• Proficient project management and decision making skills.

• Excellent communication negotiation conflict management and analytical skills.

• Must have the ability to work flexible hours for the performance of regular duties (random drug testing training etc. and to respond to associate health needs (assess injuries and/or report to accident sites postaccident drug screens etc. day night or weekend.

• BiLingual in English and Spanish a plus

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• The ability to sit stand walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard mouse and telephone to talk and hear.

• Able to frequently sit and reach with hands and arms.

• Can occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Working Conditions

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to do limited travel to Sysco facilities or operating companies.

• Able to utilize office equipment such as desktop/notebook computers copiers printers scanners telephones and calculators.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Work in various indoor outdoor freezer and cooler climates and driving conditions for 24 hours 7 days a week operation.

• Work with all employees having a wide variety of illnesses injuries infections and any and all other maladies; medical or mental within the scope of practice.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.

NOTICE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and the level of work being performed by this job. This job description in no way states or implies that the duties and responsibilities listed are the only tasks to be performed by the employee in this job. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other jobrelated duties requested by his or her supervisor.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description supersedes prior job descriptions. When duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity.

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OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13000 vehicles Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. Were looking for talented hardworking individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race color creed religion ancestry national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability veteran status or any other protected factor under federal state or local law.

This opportunityis available through Sysco Corporation its subsidiaries and affiliates.