What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Occupational Health Nurse - Cedar Park, TX position at CRH?
Job ID : 504577
Texas Materials is a locally-based construction company and building materials supplier, which is A CRH Company, the largest asphalt, ready mix and aggregates producer in North America. Texas Materials is part of CRH's growing Texas-based network of 47 locations and over 1,200 employees statewide.
Position Overview
Provide occupational health services including treatment and care to site population (i.e., First Aid response etc.). Manage a diverse portfolio of occupational health and wellness programs and systems. Includes the management of all employee injuries and illnesses, associated workers' compensation cases, medical surveillance programs and protocols, logs and screenings. Manage all medical supplies. Coordinate occupational health and safety programs. Conduct applicable employee training and participate in various site teams and Emergency Response. This position will work closely with Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) and HR Staff, along with all site employees, Managers and Supervisors. You will serve as an expert in health promotion, health education and disease prevention here at Texas Materials. Line of business will be for Central Texas only.
Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)
- Provides primary care and assessments for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illness within the scope of practice and consistent with nursing guidelines
- Transport and assist employees needing to visit urgent care or medical facilities following work-related injuries
- Serve as liaison to health clinics, physicians and hospitals for work-related and non-occupational injury and illness
- Implements care plans with follow-up nursing care and referrals
- Provides case management of Workers Compensation claims, and assists with short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), and ADA claims
- Facilitates early and safe return to work and maintains effective incident injury / illness reporting procedures
- Oversees adequate supply of medical, first aid, CPR, AED and other safety and health supplies
- Maintain and assure compliance with all health & safety standards, education and required paperwork
- Conduct periodic training, including but not limited to first aid, CPR, health & wellness, and other related areas
- Manage first responder programs
- Serve as an employee advocate and resource in utilizing benefits such as referral to employee assistance programs, wellness programs, etc.
- Interprets and promotes compliance with government legislation
- Maintain a professional demeanor in dealing with critical / confidential information
- Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required
- Other duties as may be assigned
Qualifications
Education / Experience
Work Requirements
Knowledge / Skill Requirements
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Work Environment
What CRH Offers You
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.
If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Texas Materials, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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