Industrial Nurse

U.S. Sugar is one of the nation’s largest fully integrated producer of sugarcane, a leading provider of fresh vegetables and citrus products and a regional short line railroad operator. Headquartered in Clewiston, Florida the company farms more than 200,000 acres in Hendry, Glades, Martin and Palm Beach counties and employs approximately 3,000 people including many high-skilled/wage jobs in automated environments. Produces 650, tons of cane sugar a year, providing nearly 8% of the nation’s sugar production.

U.S. Sugar employs nearly 3,000 people including high-skilled / high-wage jobs in a variety of automated environments.

Employees are our most valuable asset. When we succeed, our employees succeed. As we grow, we hire new employees who are knowledgeable, energetic and committed to keeping us on the cutting-edge of our industry. We reward them with challenging work, opportunities to learn and grow, competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment where safety is our top priority.

The Industrial Nurse will be responsible for the development and administration of efficient and professional operations of occupational health services in accordance with company policies, practices, procedures, and applicable regulations to achieve the desired goals and objectives. Assists with all aspects of health services staffing, competency, processes, customer service, and quality improvement. Specialize in assessing workplace health and safety issues in the workplace and providing medical aid to persons who are injured or become ill in the workplace.

• Responsible for assuring the appropriate access and utilization of healthcare services.
• Prepare, maintain, and safeguard confidentiality of employee health information and health records.
• Perform pre-placement and periodic physical exams which include hearing test, pulmonary test, eye exam, and physical history with weight, height and blood pressure and other functions as appropriate and authorized.
• Provide emergency first aid, medical care, and arrange for treatment of occupational injuries and disease by a physician if necessary.
• Provide emergency care for non-occupational illnesses that occur during work hours.
• Screen employees before leaving work because of illness and on return following illness.
• Perform required hearing, vision, drug and alcohol testing and other tests as appropriate and authorized.
• Monitor the medical services budget that provides for efficient and cost-effective services, including vendor service.
• Serve as an integral member of the safety department, and regularly interact with the operations teams.
• Work with the Safety Manager and Safety Specialist to train or arrange for occupational health training of the First Responders.
• Collaborate with the Safety Manager to develop appropriate health surveillance and post-exposure monitoring based on monitoring results.
• Evaluate and treat all injuries and illnesses in an efficient and professional manner within the scope of practice and consistent with clinical nursing guidelines.
• Guide and direct all referrals to outside healthcare providers and services.
• Provide or manage the required physical evaluation programs and services to meet regulatory requirement (i.e., OSHA, CDC, etc.)
• Assist with the accident investigation program to identify root cause analysis of all incidents and near misses.
• Provide appropriate case management. Manage all cases to facilitate productivity, assuring appropriate care and return to work (includes workers’ compensation, short- and long-term disability cases).
• Assist departments with identifying, evaluating, and implementing accommodations and return to work options for workers with restricted duty.
• Collaborate with Safety, Health and Environmental, Operations, and Human Resources departments to develop operations, programs, and services by providing content expertise.
• Contribute in the design of controls for injury prevention and health surveillance related to actual and potential hazards in the work environment.

• Available 24/7 if needed during an…