Bilingual Occupational Health Nurse-Cedar Park, TX

 
 

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

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Texas, and in good standing
• Current CPR/AED certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• 3 to 5 years of occupational health experience is preferred in either ER/Urgent care or occupational health

 Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Knowledge of case management, workers compensation, and government regulations
• Ability to handle work with sensitive issues and protect the confidentiality of medical information
• Sound judgment in the application of nursing and safety principles
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures, as well as occupational wellness programs
• Computer skills and the ability to use Word, Excel and PowerPoint
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