Job Description
Essential Functions:
- Manage Occupational health activities at the Rossford Plant, including the Float Plant and Advanced Automotive Plant. The position will be based out of the Health Center located at the Float Plant and report to the Rossford EHS Manager
- Collaborates with management in developing objectives for the employee health services compatible with the company's corporate goals and objectives
- Provides support 24/7/365 manufacturing operation with initial assessment to ensure appropriate emergency care for employee's injuries and illnesses. Provides treatment according to established protocols and refers appropriately
- Documents nursing care and medical management to assist evaluation of the total health records in a safe confidential manner in accordance with the company's and government standards.
- Collaborates with other members of the EHS team in developing approaches to resolution of problems affecting employee health
- Assists in the management of the drug and alcohol program by performing pre-employment, post incident and for cause testing in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Acts as the Plant Respiratory Protection Administrator. Duties include medical certification, training, fit testing, and respirator selection, care and use
- Manage qualification program for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Level A Gas-tights suits
- Coordinate Industrial Hygiene testing for the facility
- Reviews pre-employment and work physical assessments to identify conditions which may affect the workers ability to perform the job an refers appropriately
- Administration of an effective comprehensive disability management program for occupational and non-occupational illness and injuries including a return-to-work program. Complies with Pilkington NS, Inc. CM guidelines and ADA and FMLA
- Conducts training as needed to meet EHS training requirements. This includes AED/CPR/First Aid training
- Maintain medical directives for nurse and emergency response team
- Ensures that appropriate medical surveillance programs, including hearing conservation and respiratory program, are carried out in accordance with Pilkington, NA, Inc and government standards
- Orders and maintains supplies and equipment within the Medical Dept. consistent with the needs of the occupational health program in a cost-effective manner
- Assists in management of Pilkington North America, Inc.- OBWC self-insured Worker's Compensation Program
- Maintains the OSHA 300 log according to government regulations. Compiles data related to employee's injuries and illnesses. Completes reports and communicates data to appropriate personnel and maintains the site Corrective Action Log and AVA-Airsweb incident recordkeeping process
- Effectively represents the occupational health dept. to management, employees, and outside agencies. Establishes and promotes collaborative relationships with essential community resources, including consulting physicians
- Monitors and maintains the medical equipment and supplies (i.e. AED, eye wash stations, first aid kits) necessary for safety purposes are available and stocked within the plant
- Development and implementation of Wellness programs based on appropriate risk profiles, needs, and assessments
- Provides health education and counseling to employees regarding acute and chronic health problems with the scope of nursing practice
- Coordinates the Prescription Safety glass and Safety Shoe programs
- Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles
- Other duties as assigned by manager
- Other duties as assigned
Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role: - Safety and Quality Focus
- Empowers and Develops
- Innovation and Change
Qualifications Required: - Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio
- Certified in CPR, Audiometric testing and Respiratory fit testing. NIOSH trained in spirometry. Certified as a Breath Alcohol Technician Trained in Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and bloodborne pathogens
- Efficient in problem solving, independent nursing judgment, communication and decision making
- Efficient in Microsoft Office software, Workplace Integra, AVA-Airsweb, viaOne-Sedgwick
Qualifications Desired: - Experience in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental and Health/Workers Compensation
- Two (2) years' experience working in an occupational health in manufacturing environment desired
- Background in knowledge in OSHA compliance
Other Requirements: - Recognize safe behavior to reinforce it and encourage it to continue
- Responsible for maintaining a high standard with regard to employee safety making it equal to quality, production cost and morale
- Keep a constant focus on reducing injuries in the facility through accountability, auditing, training, communications and compliance
Equal Opportunity Employer
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