Requisition ID: 39565 

?In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

About the role.

The Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) Serve as the plant’s 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.

What you’ll be doing.

• Provide direct patient care to employees. Responsible for initializing medical care for all work-related injuries and illnesses. Assess the nature of and treating work-related injuries and illnesses, conducting pre-employment and periodic health examinations, administering immunizations and medications, and providing health counseling and education. Monitor the health status of employees and coordinate medical referrals when necessary. Assume responsibility to treat work related injuries and illnesses and/or recommend appropriate treatment.
• Contacts physician and hospitals to arrange further medical treatment when needed. Coordinates the administration of and/or provides immunizations and vaccines.
• Develop and implement health programs for employees, supervisors, and managers. Coordinate and facilitate health and wellness initiatives like exercise, smoking cessation, and stress reduction programs. Collaborate with other professionals, such as industrial hygienists and ergonomists, to identify and mitigate workplace hazards and promote safe work practices.
• Facilitate and coordinate health programs and processes in partnership with Health and Safety and Human Resources. Conduct and/or coordinate periodic training, including but not limited to first aid, CPR, wellness, hearing conservation, blood-borne pathogens, medical surveillance (forklift, fit testing, and other exposure monitoring surveillance), ergonomics, respiratory protection, and OSHA reporting.
• 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 site’s 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.
• Support onsite EAP program where required
• Lead annual Drug-Free Workplace Training and Reasonable Suspicion training

What you’ll need to be successful.

• The successful candidate will have a four (4) year degree in a Registered Nursing program.
• At least 4 years as a licensed nurse with at least 2 years as an occupational health nurse in a manufacturing facility setting.
• 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's Hearing Conservation program

About McCain.

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Leadership principles.

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

The McCain experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.

Compensation Package: $97,500.00 - $130,000.00 . USD annually + Bonus eligibility

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs.