Occupational Health Nurse Burley

Occupational Health Nurse job at McCain Foods Limited, Burley, .

Title: Occupational Health Nurse

Type: Regular - Full Time

Location: Burley

Grade: Grade 04

Requisition : 36913

McCain Foods is accepting applications for an Occupational Health Nurse position to work at the Burley, Idaho plant. The occupational health nurse serves as the plant’s medical professional under the general direction of a local occupational provider. Responsibilities include administering workers’ compensation claims, managing the company’s return‑to‑work program, providing first aid and emergency medical treatment, managing occupational health programs such as hearing conservation, and maintaining accurate medical and OSHA records.

• Contacts physician and hospital to arrange further medical treatment when needed. Coordinates the administration of, and/or provides, immunizations and vaccines.
• 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 site’s Return‑to‑Work program and plans 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. Partners with the safety manager and is 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, Workers’ Compensation claims and procedures, and accumulation of medical histories on all employees.
• Oversees the general health and wellness of the McCain employees, including monitoring blood pressure machines & AED, championing and coordinating wellness programs, smoking cessation program, educational programs, and assisting with employee suggestion programs.
• Oversees the ongoing process of updating and development of the Functional Job Analysis.
• Facilitates and oversees the ongoing process of post‑work employment screens, eye & hearing exams, and related hiring processes for upgraded positions within the plant.

• Graduated from a preferred four‑year Registered Nursing program. 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 in certain geographies.
• Exposure to industrial safety programs, ergonomic programs, a variety of health & wellness programs, and Disability/Workers’ Compensation Laws and policies, including continuous updating of the same. Must maintain updated certification for First Aid, CPR & AED, and maintain accreditation for managing the plant Hearing Conservation program.

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401k with employer match
• HSA
• Adoption Assistance
• Infertility Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Assistance
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Annual range: $58,800 – $78,500 USD with bonus eligibility. Compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education/training, and organizational needs.