Occupational Health Specialist (EMT/Paramedic/LPN/RN)
Company: Chobani
Location: Twin Falls
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Job Description:
SummaryThe focus of this role is to develop and implement
programs and training in the area of occupational health. The
Occupational Health Specialist is responsible for the application
of nursing principles to help Chobani employees achieve and
maintain the highest level of health within the context of a safe
and healthy work environment. This is achieved by promoting
prevention of work and non-work related illnesses and
injuries.Responsibilities
- Oversees occupational health services, including program
planning, policy development and analysis, and
cost-containment
- Performs health assessment of employees, pre-employment and
other as needed
- Directs and administers first aid care for occupational and
non-occupational injuries and illnesses, making appropriate
referrals to outside medical providers
- Supervises and coordinates annual audiological tests for
employees
- Directs, coordinates, provides or makes appropriate referrals
for counseling and crisis intervention
- Directs and implements health education and promotion
- Investigates, monitors and conducts analysis of illness and
injury episodes and trends, and develops methods to promote and
protect worker health and safety in collaboration with safety
department
- Promotes injury prevention
- Works closely with outside medical providers in efficiently
managing the treatment of work-related illnesses/injuries
- Coordinates return to work of injured employees with health
providers and management personnel
- Consults with management and employees on issues related to
ADA, FMLA, drug/alcohol abuse and testing, rehabilitation
treatment, EAP and disability management
- Directs other health related programs such as drug free
workplace and hearing conservation
- Maintains confidentiality and professionalism in dealing with
employee health and personal issues
- Directs and maintains an effective First Responder program to
provide adequate medical care to employees in the event of a
medical emergencyRequirements
- Graduate of accredited professional nursing program is
required
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) is
preferred, at least a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is
required
- Must be able to flex schedule at times to accommodate business
needs
- Must be reachable via phone in cases where injury consultation
is needed in the off hours
- Must have a valid driver's license for transporting an employee
in company vehicle to the Doctors office
- A minimum of 5 (five) years of professional nursing experience
in a primary care setting such as public/community health,
ambulatory, emergency critical care units
- Must have the ability to work with minimal direction and
supervision to provide leadership to others without having direct
reporting structure
- Ability to read, write and understand work instructions
- Safely perform essential job responsibilitiesPreferred but not
Required:
- Certification in occupational health nursing (COHN) is
desirable
- Knowledge in Workers' Compensation preferred
- Knowledge of Federal and State OSHA regulations affecting
occupational health and safety and their application is
preferredAbout UsCompensation Range:$61,600.00-$92,400.00, plus
bonus.
Keywords: Chobani, Twin Falls , Occupational Health Specialist (EMT/Paramedic/LPN/RN), Healthcare , Twin Falls, Idaho
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