FMLA Coordinator / Occupational Health Nurse

PLEASE NOTE THE POSITION IS LOCATED IN REIDSVILLE, NC. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED.

Exciting Direct Hire opportunity for a FMLA Coordinator / Occupational Health Nurse in Reidsville, NC. In this position you will support a Manufacturing facility with everything related to FMLA, as well as hearing checks, medical injury, follow-up, staff rotation for onsite employees. This is a great opportunity to join an encouraging and professional group with an opportunity to attain work life balance. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of nursing experience and 3 years in occupational health in a manufacturing environment, leadership ability and nurturing character. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE OFFERED.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm (flexibility to work weekends or after hours as needed)

Salary: $60,000 - $$70,000 Annual Bonus Benefits Relocation

Benefits: Excellent benefits; paid holidays, vacation, medical/dental/vision with reasonable cost-sharing, 401k and annual bonus potential.
Job Summary:

• Manages and coordinates all FMLA
• Develop and implement health and safety programs
• Provide emergency treatment in the workplace
• Administer over the counter medication to employees
• Create a clean and comfortable sickbay area
• Promote healthy eating and wellness programs
• Document all employee injuries and illnesses, keep information confidential
• Develop strategies to ensure maximum employee work input
• Communicate with Management team on a regular basis
• Attend seminar workshops on HIV/AIDS, Gender Sensitivity, Family Planning, and Stress Management
• Manages all aspects of workers compensation.
• Supervises medical clerks and nurses, as needed.
• Performs employee assessments on work related injuries, and all injuries/illnesses when appropriate, as directed by the medical protocols authorized by company physician.
• Updates medical protocols annually under the direction of company physician.
• Performs all post-offer screenings/physicals; coordinate any further testing with company physician.

Responsibilities:

• Directly impacts worker's compensation accrued charges and develops the budget with Risk Management Department.
• Oversees all aspects of workers compensation, including reporting all claims to workers compensation carrier, maintaining workers compensation files, tracking on-site injuries, providing case management, and communicating with medical facilities and carrier regarding treatment.
• Ensure modified duty is provided and followed.
• Assists, when necessary, in any litigation process.
• Manages worker's compensation budgets of approximately $500,000 to $1.2 million depending on size of locations and claims.
• Work closely with safety department on OSHA regulations and OSHA logs as well as hearing test and all safety protocols. Tracks restricted duty and out of workdays of current and previous claims.
• Responsible for assisting management in providing a safe and healthy work environment, free of all recognizable hazards.
• Acts as resource for all employees for topics such as “wellness” and other health care services for division.
• Provides general health care services for employees, various tracking efforts for personal physicians, following up with injuries, various medical screenings, and fit testing for respirator use.

Job-Related Skills/Background:

• Must be/have one of the following: LPN, RN, Medical Assistant certification, EMT certification.
• CPR/AED certification.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills preferred with working knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
• Knowledge of WorkPlace and Risk Console is a plus. Workmans Comp.
• Confidentiality, Team Player, Great Attitude, and excellent bedside manner are critical traits for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

Application Question(s):

• Are you an RN, LPN, Medical Assistant, or EMT?
• This position is located in Reidsville, NC. Are you willing to relocate (employee sponsored relocation) to this area?

Experience:

• Occupational health: 3 years (Preferred)
• FMLA Management: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location