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Position Title:Occupational Health Nurse

Position Type:Regular - Full-Time?

Position Location:Burley

Grade:Grade 04

Requisition ID:36913

About the role.

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and interested in helping each other create good work experiences. We think about the customer and make doing business with McCain easy.

McCain Foods is accepting applications for an Occupational Health Nurseposition, to workat the Burley, Idaho plant.*Serve as the plants medical professional under the general direction of a local Occupational Provider. Administers Workers Compensation claims and directly manages the Company\'s return-to-work program. Administers first aid emergency medical treatment in cases of accidents or illnesses. Manages Occupational Health Programs such as hearing conservation programs and administers hearing tests as needed. Administers

wellness programs that are designed to enhance employees health and welfare. Maintains confidential, accurate, up-to-date medical and Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) records for the location. Works closely with the plant general management taking a proactive approach toward providing a safe working environment.*

\ Accountabilities:

Contacts physician and hospital to arrange further medical treatment

when needed. Coordinates the administration of and/or provides immunizations and vaccines.

responsible for the administration of Workers Compensation benefits

and STD/FMLA and works on a professional, confidential level with hospitals, physicians, and other health care providers to ensure proper treatment

Manages the sites Return to Work program and plans with support from

operation leaders, Fitness for Duty and Physical Capabilities Program, including follow-up with employees on the jobs they are returning to and provides continual communication to management on employee work restrictions and changes to their physical limitations/abilities. Partnering with the safety manager and being a key liaison to workers\' compensation and claims branches.

Responsible for all written and verbal communication that may or may

not be confidential pertaining to the medical department, including employee education in health and safety procedures, Workers Compensation claims and procedures, and accumulation of medical histories on all employees.

Oversees the general health and wellness of the McCain employees,

which includes but is not limited to the following: monitor the functioning of the Blood Pressure machines & AED, Champion and coordinate the various Wellness programs, smoking cessation program, and educational programs (bathroom postings, brochure racks, handouts), and assist with employee suggestion program.

Oversee the ongoing process of updating and development of the

Functional Job Analysis.

Facilitate and oversee the ongoing process of the Post-work

employment screens, eye & hearing exams, etc., which are utilized in the hiring process and with those employed who move into upgraded positions within the plant.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have graduated from a preferred

four (4) year degree Registered Nursing program. Prefer at least four years as a licensed nurse practitioner or two years as a registered nurse with experience as an occupational health nurse in a manufacturing facility.

Advanced bilingual speaking and writing skills are preferred in

certain geographies.

The preferred candidate will have exposure to the following:

industrial safety programs, ergonomic programs, a variety of health & wellness programs, and Disability/Workers Compensation Laws and policies, including continuous updating of the same. Must be able to maintain updated certification for First Aid, CPR & AED, and maintain accreditation for managing the plant Hearing Conservation program

\ \ The benefits of working for McCain.

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401k with employer match

HSA

Adoption Assistance

Infertility Assistance

Education Reimbursement Assistance

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

About McCain.

At McCain, were feeding the world: from French fries to cakes, we contribute to the important role food plays in people\'s lives. Thats why were dedicated to ensuring our core valuesFamily, Authentic, Trusted, and Qualityshine through every day. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in more tha

McCain Foods USA, Inc.

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