Occupational Health Nurse

At Fresh Mark, Occupational Health Nurses use their nursing skills to provide first-aid in emergency situations and in managing our worker’s compensation program.  Our nurses work closely with members of our Human Resources and EHS teams to help employees successfully return to work timely and safely.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Active Nursing license (RN, LPN, APRN, EMT)
• Case management experience in manufacturing or fast-paced office environment
• Experience making balanced and informed decisions
• Strong computer skills with the ability to navigate programs and systems
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with employees at every level

Primary Functions and Responsibilities include: 

• Responds to medical emergencies as a first aid responder for injured workers.
• Case management of injuries; evaluation for medical care, follow-up care and job modifications to help employees successfully return to work
• Manage the claim determination process and the administrative component of the worker’s compensation program
• Implement effective return-to-work strategies following work related absences
• Prepare for and attend BWC audits to maintain workers’ compensation self-insurance
• Maintain record keeping, reporting requirements (OSHA 300 log, summary logs, etc.) and confidentiality of employee health records.
• Manage medical requirements and the required health programs / assessments for specific programs (hearing protection, HAZWOPER, and maintenance physicals, respirator fit-testing, bloodborne pathogens, hearing conservation, etc.) to ensure medical programs are compliant
• Oversee the drug free/ substance abuse program for pre-employment, post-accident and reasonable suspicion
• Manage claim determination process

Requirements

• Registered Nursing License (RN, LPN, APRN) or EMT certification
• Ability to work in high pressure situations
• Preferred candidates will have hands-on experience with workers’ compensation case management
• Experience managing workers’ compensation in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• English / Spanish bi-lingual a strong plus

We invite you to be part of our exciting team and rapidly growing business. 

Fresh Mark provides an excellent work environment and comprehensive benefits including paid vacations and holidays, educational assistance and reimbursement, health care with low premiums and deductibles, vision, 401K with company match and more. 

About Fresh Mark, Inc.

At Fresh Mark, people come first. It’s not just a slogan, it is engrained in the fabric of who we are and what we work to achieve every day. The cornerstone of our culture is based on a foundation of taking care of all our employees on every level. As a team member here, you will be given the tools, leadership, and support to grow in your knowledge and career and as a leader yourself.

Owned and made in the USA for 100 years, Fresh Mark’s Sugardale brand takes a personal approach to making great tasting high quality meats. For a century, we’ve been dedicated to making the best products, the best way. Made with top quality ingredients and workmanship, Sugardale supplies bacon, ham, hot dogs, sliced lunch meats, pepperoni and salami and other specialty meat items with annual sales of more than $1 billion. 

Fresh Mark welcomes all interested people to apply for job opportunities in our company. We pride ourselves in being a diverse company and we consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any legally protected status.  Please click for our Employment Application Consent Form.

Fresh Mark is a drug free workplace.

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