What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Nurse position at Enersys?
EnerSys is the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.
Job Purpose
The occupational nurse will support the facility’s Environment Health and Safety department by being the primary contact person for any illness or injury related situations. The nurse will also handle all worker’s compensation related claims, schedule and conduct regular blood draws, provide training on CPR/First aid and other health and wellness education programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Provide Direct care for the treatment of occupational injuries and illnesses using established medical protocols and refer for further evaluation or treatment as necessary.
- Perform and coordinate occupational health surveillance testing including blood draws, pulmonary function testing, vision screening, etc.
- Actively assist with workers’ compensation cases with manager’s direction.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical files for all employees.
- Ability to work various shifts, scheduled and unscheduled overtime.
- Must be willing to be on call for all shifts to advise and support plant first responders as well as plant management
- Assist local occupational health provider with employee medical examination scheduling.
- Facilitates the return to work process for on the job injuries and illnesses. Works with EHS team as wells as operations management to determine appropriate positions and tasks that comply with any work restrictions.
- Maintains effective occupational accident/injury/illness reporting procedures.
- Maintain an adequate supply of medical, safety, and health supplies
- Participate in investigation of accidents, injuries, and illnesses
- Prepare workers compensation reports and records
- Lead the facilities Ergonomics Committee with support from Manager.
- Administer HepB, Flu, and other appropriate shots.
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Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
LPN Certification and 2 or more years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
LPN Certification with 5 or more years of experience in Occupational Health.
General Job Requirements
- Generic
EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. EEO/Minority/Female/Vets/Disabled
