Description We are in search of a Health Occupational Nurse to join our team in Shakopee MN! In this role you will play a critical role in managing employee occupational health and wellness in a dynamic manufacturing & field-based team. This individual will be responsible for administering workers compensation programs coordinating accommodations managing workplace injuries and serving as a key point of contact for all occupational health-related matters in North America.
In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Workers Compensation & Claims Management: Leading the workers compensation process including claim filing communication with third-party administrators statutory filings and return-to-work planning. Partnering with legal and insurance teams to manage claim-related litigation prepare documentation and provide testimony as needed.
- Workplace Accommodations: Evaluating and coordinating reasonable accommodation for employees with medical or personal needs ensuring compliance with ADA and internal policies.
- Injury Follow-Up: Monitoring recovery progress of injured employees and coordinating with healthcare providers and supervisors to facilitate a safe return to work. Partnering with EHS & People Leaders in the incident investigation process.
- HR & EHS Partnership: Developing updating and managing occupational health and safety policies in collaboration with HR and EHS teams. Partnering with HR and Leaves Manager to provide medical advice guidance on accommodations/leaves etc.
- First Response Team: Championing the First Aid Response Team ensuring immediate and effective response to on-site medical incidents and injuries.
- OSHA Recordkeeping: Maintaining accurate OSHA logs and reports ensuring timely submission and compliance with federal and state requirements.
- Medical Exams Coordination: Coordinating and monitoring surveillance and regulatory examinations for employees including visual acuity tests audiograms respiratory evaluations business travel assessments and related procedures.
- Preventive Health Coordination: Serving as the primary coordinator for preventive health initiatives such as vaccination clinics travel health services and related efforts.
Who You Are:
You work out tough agreements and defuse high-tension situations effectively. You attentively listen to others with empathy and concern and articulate messages in a way that is broadly understandable. You build rapport in an open friendly and accepting way. You step up to handle tough issues. You readily distinguish between whats relevant and whats unimportant to make sense of complex situations.
For This Role You Will Need:
- Bachelors degree in Nursing Occupational Safety & Health Human Resources or related field
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in occupational health workers compensation or employee health management
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations ADA FMLA and state-specific leave laws
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to manage sensitive issues with confidentiality and professionalism
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
- BSN RN and/or COHN strongly preferred
- Experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting
- Experience with health management systems and HRIS platforms
- Proficient in the use of computer software (i.e. Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint)
Our Culture & Commitment to You:
At Emerson we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued respected and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation collaboration and diverse perspectivesbecause we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship training or leadership opportunities we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible competitive benefits plans to meet you and your familys physical mental financial and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage Employee Assistance Program 401(k) tuition reimbursement employee resource groups recognition and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal) vacation and holiday leave.
Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary within the local market in which we operate and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $80000-$120000 annually commensurate with the skills talent capabilities and experience each candidate brings to a role.
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