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AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Company is a leading manufacturing company dedicated to creating a safe and healthy work environment for our employees. We are currently seeking a highly qualified Occupational Health Nurse to join our team and contribute to the well-being of our workforce.

As our Occupational Health Nurse, you'll be the responsible for assessing work-related injuries and providing compassionate and efficient treatment. Your expertise will shine as you document and track these cases, ensuring a seamless and supportive process for employees on their journey to recovery. You will be responsible for tracking and coordinating employee injury/illness cases, transitional duty, and return to work status. Your organizational skills will be the driving force behind a smooth and effective process. As well, you will be responsible for verifying employees' absences due to illness and ensuring accurate documentation and transparent communication throughout the organization. In this role, you will be collaborating with employees, physicians, the Safety Department, Human Resources Division, Risk Management Department, and departmental supervisors.

It is important to note that you will utilize your nursing skills, but this job will be administrative heavy at times.

What We're Looking For:

• Night Owl? Perfect!Must be willing to embrace the third-shift Occupational Health Nurse hours which will be 9:00 PM - 5:30 AM, Sunday through Thursday.
• Qualifications:Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Register Nurse (RN) license in the State of Alabama.
• Experience:Three (3) or more years of experience in occupational health or clinical triage with knowledge of resources like audio metrics and spirometry.
• Documentation Management:Proficiency in utilizing computer software, including word processing and spreadsheet applications like Word and Excel, is a fundamental requirement for this role. The ability to effectively manage various digital tasks such as screenings, documentation, tests, and spreadsheets is essential to fulfilling job responsibilities.
• Trustworthiness:Strong capability to work autonomously or collaboratively within a team setting, demonstrating a high degree of reliability and trustworthiness, is a pivotal requirement for this position. The role often entails both independent and team-based assignments, particularly for the third shift OHN who frequently operates alone.
• Stress Tolerance:A demonstrated capacity to effectively manage stress, handle multiple tasks amidst frequent interruptions, and consistently meet deadlines within a fast-paced and unpredictable work environment. Must be able to navigate varying situations that may arise during your shift.
• Attention to Detail:Must have a meticulous attention to detail, with a consistent commitment to upholding elevated standards of accuracy while adhering to specified deadlines.

Key Responsibilities and Skills Needed:

• First Aid and Health Assessments:Provide triage for work-related injuries, coordinate drug testing, and conduct assessments for third-shift employees.
• Medical Testing:Perform hearing screens, HEPB injections, respiratory fit testing, and spirometry testing as per directives and policies.
• Absence Management:Receive and evaluate illness-related absences, authorize justifications, and communicate with departmental supervisors.
• Vaccination Administration:Administer required vaccines (Flu, etc.).

AMERICAN Benefits:

• 401(k) Plan
• Profit Sharing Bonus Plan
• Eagan Center for Wellness
• Medical, Dental and Supplemental Vision
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

About MERICAN:

Founded in 1905 in Birmingham, Alabama, AMERICAN is a manufacturer of fire hydrants, valves, ductile iron pipe and spiral-welded steel pipe for the waterworks industry and high-frequency-welded steel pipe for the oil and natural gas industries. AMERICAN's diversified product line also includes fire pumps, structural casing and piling, castings for large machinery, and specialty rubber products. For more than a century, AMERICAN has been committed to doing things The Right Way exceeding customer expectations, being a good neighbor in our communities, and supporting our employees.

EOE/VETS/DISABILITY