Sr Occupational Health Nurse

Location: Hershey, PA The Sr. Occupational Health Nurse (Incident/Clinical Management and Early Intervention) position is responsible for managing the Global operations of the company’s incident/clinical management and early intervention programs. This role is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and staff of the Corporate Health Services Department. This role acts as a resource for the Health Services staff in The Hershey Company manufacturing sites. The position is responsible for: * Promoting the safety and health of all employees through prevention, recognition, and treatment of injuries and illnesses. * Develops, owns and coordinates corporate policies and procedures including PT (Early Intervention), Workers Compensation (Clinical), Incident/Clinical Management, nursing standing orders, nursing guidelines, Corporate Travel Clinic and any new applicable policy or procedure identified. * Drives improved health outcomes including reducing population health risks, managing and eliminating workplace health risks and supporting improved business outcomes through advancing employee health and well-being. * Providing effective disability case management to improve the quality of life for employees, improve productivity and reduce overall company costs. * Administration and coordination of designated activities in the occupational health department to ensure responsive medical support for employees in accordance with company and corporate policies and procedures. * Assesses, treats, evaluates, refers (if necessary), and follows up on occupational injuries and illnesses incurred by sick or injured employees. * Assesses, treats, evaluates, refers (if necessary), and follows up on all nonoccupational injuries and illnesses. Interfaces with employees and the employee’s physician. * Administers and coordinates routine health examinations to prevent occupational injury and health problems. * Manage global/national contracts for healthcare providers, including Early Intervention, Incident/Clinical Management, Corporate Travel Clinic, and define MRO requirements. * Administers health maintenance and illness/injury prevention programs designed to educate employees on health-related topics. * Maintains employee medical records and documentation for the corporate facilities and issues policies to the global sites. * Develop treatment policies, procedures, protocols and parameters for local management team emergency responders, safety leaders, and HR. Council employees for work and non-work-related issues. * Lead, develop, and perform audits in relation to compliance with OSHA recordkeeping, PT (Early Intervention), Workers Compensation, EHS Framework Assessments, HS Assessments. * Participate in the Global Audit Team for topics including Health Services, ergonomics, framework assessment and injury recordkeeping. * Oversee Occupational Health and Safety medical surveillance programs, including Respiratory Protection Program, Hearing Conservation program, HAZWOPER physicals and be knowledgeable regarding FMCSA regulations for DOT exams. * Actively involved in the site level nurse recruitment and interviewing and development of on-boarding activities for new nurses. * Performing other related duties as assigned or shared across the corporate health service team. Supervisory Responsibilities: * Implement and maintain occupational health program policies and procedures for the Global Health Services Department. * Evaluates nursing care provided to worker population * Monitor nursing functions to ensure nursing staff adhere to correct nursing procedures within the scope of practice attending facility management meetings to provide occupational health related updates * Assists the Management team in the interviewing and hiring process of qualified Health Services staff. * Support Health Services staff at sites to ensure workers compensation cases, records and reporting systems comply with OSHA, state, company, and legal requirements * The role facilitates and assures clinical practice professional and educational development and training of the Global Health Services corporate and manufacturing staff * Conducts performance evaluations to Corporate Health Services staff that are timely and constructive. * /Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities:/* * Ability to function independently and work effectively in a team-oriented environment * Ability to independently assess & treat employee’s illness/injury (including emergency care) utilizing sound clinical judgement supported by Nursing Guidelines and Standing Orders * Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. * Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. * Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and other electronic documentation systems. * Effective organizational, planning skills, written, and verbal communication skills. * Effective nursing leadership skills including critical thinking and decision making. * Strong interpersonal and people skills including the ability to motivate, cooperate and work effectively with others, and build partnerships with various departments. * Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements pertinent to an onsite occupational health clinic. * /Minimum Requirements: /* * RN BSN degree required with 5 years occupational health experience in an occupational health department, one year of which includes supervisory responsibilities. * Current nursing license to practice in state/country where employed. * No license lapses, suspensions or involuntary revocations in any state or country * Certified Occupational Health Nurse, COHN or COHN-S, or National Safety Council Advance Safety Certificate preferred. Must obtain within 1 year of start date or internal transfer to Sr. OHN Case Manager role. * Current certification in BLS (basic life support) for healthcare professionals through American Red Cross or American Heart Association * Current certification in urine drug screen and breath alcohol collections * /Preferred Experience:/* * CPR Instructor Certification * CAOHC approved certification in audiometry * NIOSH approved Certification in spirometry * Active affiliations with local national professional associations . The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans. You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability. You can request an accommodation via phone or email. To request an accommodation via phone, please call +1 877-804-1794 and leave a voicemail with your contact information. You may also email a request for accommodation to ApplicationHelp@hersheys.com. 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