Occupational Health Nurse; LPN or higher

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We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes a fantastic 401k that DOUBLES your personal contribution, great Anthem benefits; generous vacation and these other great perks:

Onsite FREE fitness center; 12 Paid Holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years;
Paid Medical Leave;
South Bend Cubs Tickets;
Site Performance Bonus Program;
Birthday and Anniversary Awards;
Veteran's Day recognition;
Tuition Reimbursement including Graduate Degrees;
Onsite Convenience Store; FREE meals and other monthly recognition events;
Safe, Secure and Clean Work Environment;
Annual Raises;
Employee Suggestion Program with prizes;
Family Atmosphere
- Respectful
- Community Activities; FREE Safety toed shoes / boots;
Environmentally Friendly Reduce
- Reuse
- Recycle; FREE coffee Fridays; MORE!

Job Title: Occupational Health Nurse Reports To: EHS Group Leader

Location: Niles Department: Environmental, Health and Safety

Employees Supervised: None

• Develop and manage occupational health programs in partnership with management and the EHS team to align with corporate goals. Update relevant EH&S policies and procedures as needed. Provide certain EH&S training
• Assist the EH&S Group Leader with Industrial Hygiene and Environmental reporting - maintains company OSHA 300 log, Incident Documentation, etc.
• Coordinates with janitorial / maintenance staff to ensure clean and safe environment and problem resolution for EH&S concerns within the facility.
• Assess, treat, and manage workplace injuries and illnesses, including case management and facilitating timely return-to-work.
• Conduct medical evaluations (pre-employment, return-to-work, and fit-for-duty) to ensure employees are medically qualified for job tasks.
• Administer medical leave programs and coordinate care for non-occupational conditions (e.g., FMLA, STD/LTD).
• Maintain confidential health records and ensure compliance with healthcare privacy standards and occupational health regulations.
• Oversees equipment and supplies in the plant Health Center. Deliver employee health services, including counseling, education, wellness initiatives, and referrals (including mental health support).
• Lead health surveillance and regulatory programs, such as hearing conservation, blood borne pathogens, and other monitoring.
• Analyze and report injury and illness data, support OSHA recordkeeping, and identify trends to drive risk reduction.
• Partner with EHS to identify and mitigate workplace hazards, including conducting ergonomic assessments and supporting PPE programs.
• Support emergency preparedness and on-site medical readiness, including leadership, training, and management of first responders.
• Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Scope/Dimensions:

• Management oversight of the EHS program for a single site manufacturing and delivery facility with over 10 advanced manufacturing production cells.
• Frequent interaction with customer and vendor representatives, regulatory representatives, senior management, and peers/subordinates at this site and other company locations.
• Ability to reinforce Behavioral Safety with a presence at Shop Floor and engagement with leadership team.

Competencies:

• Results:
  Safety & Quality Focus. Takes personal responsibility for own and colleagues safety.
  2. Demonstrates a visible commitment to safety, quality, and ethical behavior.
• Results:
  Passion for Excellence. Takes personal responsibility and ownership for achieving results and objectives.
  2. Demonstrates and fosters a sense of urgency, drive, and personal commitment.
• People:
  1. Simply conveys information and ideas to others.
  2. Builds rapport and makes a positive and credible impact.

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a current license (LPN minimum)
• Skills in problem-solving, independent nursing judgment, and decision making.
• Minimum of three years Nursing experience, certified in CPR
• Must have knowledge of workers compensation, FMLA, Short and Long Term Disability.
• Approachable and understands the importance of confidentiality
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written are required.

Qualifications Desired:

• Audiometric & Vision testing experience and certification
• Certification as CPR instructor
• O.H.N./ B.S.N.
• Three years of Occupational Health Nursing
• Experience supporting EH&S department
• Experience with development/coordination of Health & Wellness program

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