Occupational Health Nurse

Position Title:

Occupational Health Nurse

Pay Rate:

$69,500-$92,600

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP's short -term incentive plan.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

3737 Hwy 3

Redwood, MS 39156

Promote the health and safety of all employees. Provide advanced medical assistance to injured and/or ill employees including contract personnel. Assist the Health and Safety Department team with the company's safety and health programs. This position directly supports International Paper's Vicksburg Mill in Vicksburg, MS. Normal working hours will be business hours Monday - Friday (7AM - 3:30PM). This facility has continuous operations and runs 24/7, so there will be occasional after-hour and weekend calls. Additionally, during the mill's annual outage, this person in this position will be expected to work 12-hour shifts for approximately two weeks, depending on the duration of the outage. Final Position Level (PL) will be determined based on qualifications and experience of selected candidate.

The Job You Will Perform:

• Report to and take direction from the Mill Health & Safety Manger and Corporate Nurse
• Provide direct medical care to employees and mill personnel
• Work with Emergency Response Team to train/develop ERT skills and improve responses to injuries
• Maintain medical equipment, medicine, inventory and supplies
• Dispense over-the-counter medication and safety items as needed
• Manage/Administer medical surveillance tests/services for employees
• Maintain, per company specifications, up-to-date medical records of all employees
• Administer Worker's Compensation duties including accompanying employees to medical visits
• Coordinate Care with Attending Physician(s), W/C Adjusters and Case Managers
• Strive to enhance wellness of all employees while reducing on-the-job illness and injuries
• Manage Health-related Safety Programs. Train employees in Health-related Safety Programs
• Perform Audits/Inspections of Health-related Safety Equipment and programs
• Manage all systems of the Occupational Health Program
• Assist ERT with medical emergencies occurring at this facility. May provide emergency care for contract workers if need arises
• Administer first aid and/or medical assistance as needed
• Assess all workers' compensation injuries occurring while on duty and review if occurring while off duty
• Attend off-site appointments for work related injuries and coordinate all injury follow-up
• Provide medical services as appropriate for Mill Team Employees, including contract workers if need arises
• Advise injured personnel concerning additional medical treatment
• Maintain adequate inventory of appropriate safety and medical supplies
• Coordinate with Health and Safety Dept. in scheduling the company CPR, First-Aid, and Safety and Health programs
• Provide instruction for classes regarding Bloodborne Pathogens, AED, Heat Stress, Respiratory Protection and coordination of Hearing Conservation Program
• Assist in preparation of accident analysis reports and provide recommendations for actions to correct injurious methods of activity
• Serve as case manager of all injured employees until such time that the insurance administrator makes assignment of field nurse case manager
• Handle all correspondence regarding worker's compensation claim numbers, billing and medical appointments with routing to appropriate representative
• Coordinate/conduct necessary physicals and prepare laminated cards as appropriate for employees
• Provide health services to our employees such as lifestyle coaching, health and wellness education and behavior health assistance/referral
• Maintain over-the-counter medication with widely used medications
• Coordinate and schedule approved medical waste disposal program and process for payment
• Assist in conducting company safety and health orientations, operation inspections with recommendations on potential hazards to health and safety
• Prepare health and safety materials for bulletin boards, new letters and health fairs, as requested
• Coordinate mill-wide blood drives
• Coordinate/conduct administration of Hepatitis B, Flu and Tetanus vaccinations and maintain applicable records
• Administer random, return-to-work, post-accident, suspicion/cause, job transfer and pre-employment/post job offering drug screens, as needed
• Document treatments, maintain call log, medical records, complete all filing, ordering of supplies, approve and process all billing to appropriate party for payment
• Coordinate Return to Work and Pre-Employment Health programs with HR
• Attend Educational conferences to stay current with trends, technologies, and treatments
• Coordinate annual health fair for all employees
• Act as the main point of contact for members who are quarantined or test positive for COVID; maintain mill COVID log

Clinical Care

• Assess the health needs of workers
• Assess, develop treatment plans, and treat employees with appropriate standards and laws
• Provide biometric screening opportunities for all employees
• Counsel employees on reduction of risk associated with health and safety hazards
• Use and maintain accurate and complete records system while maintaining confidentiality

Finances

• Facilitate collaborative approach with Medical Director, Providers and Worker's Compensation with goal-oriented approach to reduce costs while restoring employees to optimal functional capacity (Review planned approach with H&S Manager for each case)
• Process medical billing for payment through 3rd party administrator
• Order Employee Safety items and process for payment
• Monitor the quality and effectiveness of vendor services
• Use and evaluate available health care resources to achieve optimal outcome
• Collaborate with employees and others to use a multi-disciplinary approach to achieve desired outcomes while maintaining records and confidentiality

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Graduation or Certification from an approved School or Institution of Medicine (Nurse Practitioner-NPT, Nurse-RN, Paramedic)
• Licensed to practice as a registered medical professional in the State of Mississippi
• Minimum of five years of experience as a medical professional including ER, Trauma, Critical Care, etc.
• Strong interpersonal skills and critical decision-making skills
• Ability to interface with department heads, EHS staff, medical director and medical community

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Occupational Health (COHN - Certified Occupational Health Nurse)
• Certification in Hearing Conservation (COHC - Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist)
• Certification in Case Management (CM)
• Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• American Heart Association instructor certification in CPR/First Aid/AED training
• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA regulations and responsibilities
• Advanced critical care and occupational medicine experience preferred

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The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership training, promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you'll see why our team members say they're Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.