NURSE OCCUPATIONAL

Location: Argo Plant in Bedford Park, IL.                             

Reports to: Health & Safety Manager

Direct reports: N/A           

Workplace type: On Site

As a Nurse Occupational, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive healthcare services to employees at the Argo plant. This role involves managing leaves of absence, coordinating medical exams, promoting employee wellness, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The Occupational Nurse will work closely with the Safety and HR departments to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Your role will be: 

•  Leaves of Absence Management: 

• Process and track leaves of absence (LOA) requests, including STD, FMLA, WC, and LTD. 
• Coordinate with managers, payroll, and HR to ensure timely communication and compliance. 
• Follow up with employees as needed to provide updates and support.

•  Medical Services: 

• Manages respiratory fit test, industrial hygiene testing, flu vaccines.
• Conducts hearing tests, ear plug fit tests, and health fairs
• Monitor work injuries and coordinate care with healthcare providers. 
• Administer first aid and manage on-site medical emergencies. 

•  Wellness Programs: 

• Develop and implement employee wellness programs, such as health screenings, fitness challenges, and health education initiatives. 
• Track employee health data and provide insights to promote a healthy workforce. 
   

•  Safety Compliance: 

• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies. 
• Conduct safety training and education sessions. 
• Investigate workplace accidents and injuries. 
• Participate in safety audits and reviews. 

•  Administrative Tasks: 

• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation. 
• Prepare and submit required reports and statistics. 
• Coordinate with external medical providers and insurance companies. 

•  Additional Responsibilities: 

• Daily: Check for NYL updates, send information to relevant parties, assist employees with medical questions, maintain logs, and approve Esker billing. 
• Monthly: Prepare corporate safety reports, order supplies, distribute wellness newsletters, and submit expense reports. 
• Quarterly: Review workers' compensation claims. 
• Twice yearly: Conduct CPR/AED training. 

Your profile needs these qualifications: 

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution 
• Current RN licensure in the state of Illinois 
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in occupational health nursing or a related field 
• Strong knowledge of workers' compensation, FMLA, STD, and LTD regulations 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

You’ll need these skills to be successful 

• Wellness program development: Experience in creating and implementing employee wellness initiatives. 
• Data analysis: Ability to analyze health data and identify trends. 
• Training and education: Experience in conducting safety training and health education sessions. 
• Communication skills: Ability to effectively communicate with employees, managers, healthcare providers, and insurance companies. 
• Interpersonal skills: Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and collaborate with colleagues. 
• Organizational skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and maintain accurate records. 
• Problem-solving skills: Ability to identify and resolve workplace health and safety issues. 
• Technical skills: Proficiency in using electronic medical records, scheduling software, and other relevant technology.