Occupational Health Nurse 34873

Position Title: Occupational Health Nurse

Position Type: Regular FullTime

Position Location: Grand Island

Grade:Grade 04

Requisition ID:34873

About McCain

At McCain were feeding the world: from French fries to cakes we contribute to the important role food plays in peoples lives. Thats why were dedicated to ensuring our core valuesFamily Authentic Trusted and Qualityshine 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 22000 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 plants medical professional under the general direction of a local occupational provider. Administers workers compensation claims and directly manages the Companys returntowork 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 uptodate 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 forall workrelated injuries and illnesses. Assess the nature of and treat workrelatedinjuries and illnesses conduct preemployment and periodic health examinationsadminister immunizations and medications and provide health counseling andeducation. Monitor the health status of employees and coordinate medical referralswhen necessary. Assume responsibility to treat work related injuries and illnessesand/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 bloodborne pathogens medical surveillance (forklift fit testing and other exposure monitoring surveillance) ergonomics respiratory protection and OSHA reporting.
• Responsible for the administration of workers 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 sites return to work program with support from operation leaders Fitness for Duty and Physical Capabilities Program including followup 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 andaccumulation 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 Postwork 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 DrugFree 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 toindustrial 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 individuallyyour 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 were better together.

#LIVG1

Benefits: At McCainwere on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do every day. We understand and appreciate that each persons needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. Employeesare 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 vacationandholidays companysupported 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 benefit details are available during the application process.

Your wellbeing matters to us and were 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 meritbased and equitable workplace. As a global familyowned 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.