Occupational Nurse

Company:

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA

Interested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees are empowered to make a difference?

Organizational Context:

INEOS is a global manufacturer of petrochemicals, specialty chemicals and oil products.  It comprises 18 businesses each with a major chemical company heritage.  Its production network spans 67 sites in 16 countries throughout the world.  The INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA business is a major participant in the North American chemical industry, with an annual manufacturing capacity of 9.6 billion pounds of petrochemicals.  Manufacturing sites include Chocolate Bayou Works (Alvin, TX), Battleground Manufacturing Complex (La Porte, TX), and Carson (Carson, CA), with a corporate office in League City, TX.

The Chocolate Bayou Site is located in Southeastern Texas about 40 miles South of Houston and consists of two Olefins units that produce approximately 4bn pounds/year of ethylene, 2 Polypropylene units that produce approximately 1.0bn pounds/ year of polypropylene, and the Light Ends storage & transfer facilities at Stratton Ridge.

Purpose of the job:

This position is part of the Safety, Health and Environmental team at the CBW site.  This position focuses on workplace safety. The Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) works closely with both the Company and employees to ensure that workers stay safe in their working environments. The OHN will also ensure employees suffering from workplace related injuries and illnesses get the care they need.

This position contributes significantly in the safety and health of employees and supports advancements in medical testing and procedures within the local organization.  Working closely with INEOS management, the OHN will strive to ensure that all health and safety standards are met in an effort to safeguard the health and well-being of employees.

The incumbent should be knowledgeable of workplace hazards and Safety Health & Environmental procedures. They should also be adept in medical & document retention policies, and medical/safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, HIPAA, FMLA, DOT, etc.).

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Demonstrates Safety Leadership through the promotion of the INEOS 20 Safety Principles.

Accountability 1: Health hazard assessment and surveillance

• Work under the medical direction of the designated licensed site Medical Director.
• Perform medical tests (i.e., pulmonary function, phlebotomy, cardiograms, audiograms, drug testing, calibration of equipment, and maintaining logs).
• Evaluate laboratory results for medical clearance with Medical Director approval for areas requiring medical surveillance programs.
• Screen new and prospective employees to ensure they are capable of performing the duties required by their positions. This may include a physical examination, vision test, hearing test, and drug and alcohol screening.
• Assess and administer care for injuries and emergencies as needed.
• Handle all Return-to-Work releases, injuries and illnesses in an appropriate manner.
• Counsel employees on their current medical condition with regards to the employee’s job or work requirements.
• Advising on disease prevention programs, such as smoking cessation, exercise, and healthy eating programs.
• Provide clinical care for employees including work-related.
• Dispense medical supplies as appropriate and maintain medical documentation.
• Administer vaccine shots such as Flu and Hepatitis.
• Work with Human Resources and asset managers to manage workers’ compensation and short term disability cases.
• Provide medical direction to site EMS/EMTs as requested.
• Review EMS Run Sheets and provide feedback to Emergency and Security Supervisor.
• Work with Emergency and Security Supervisor to provide medical direction for education and training of the team.
• Accept after hours on-call duties for injuries that occur outside normal business hours unless responsibility has been delegated to other medical support staff and/or contractor.
• Participate in cross-site medical care program reviews and development. This may require travel.
• Conduct physical examinations for covered employees (ERT, medical surveillance)

Accountability 2: Medical Administration

• Educating the workforce on issues of health promotion, illness and injury prevention, and the protection of individuals from occupational and environmental hazards.
• Ensure medical procedures and records meet all regulatory requirements.
• Suggest changes in procedures or develop other ways to make the workplace safer.
• Accept after-hours on-call duties for injury care under the direction of the site Medical Director.
• Supervise Medical Technician and oversee the day-to-day activities associated with the onsite clinic.

Accountability 3: Case management of occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses

• Coordinate the medical investigation of circumstances surrounding injury or illness.
• Coordinate the Company’s medical information response necessary for workers’ compensation and medical disability claims.
• Serve as the gatekeeper for other health care services, including rehabilitation and disability matters.

Accountability 4: Wellness Committee

• Lead the Wellness Committee in fostering an active and healthy lifestyle culture among INEOS employees.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors to provide preventative care services.
• Arrange and oversee the annual health fair, ensuring its effectiveness and relevance to employee wellness.
• Maintain accountability for the quality and maintenance of gym facilities, ensuring they meet employee needs and safety standards.

Skills & Knowledge Required

Education/Experience

• 7 or more years’ experience as a nurse practitioner in the field of occupational health.
• Advance Practice Certification current (AANP – American Association of Nurse Practitioners or ANCC – American Nurses Credentialing Center)
• NIOSH Training
• CAOHC Certification
• DOT Drug Screening Certified
• American Board for Occupational Health Nurses certification preferred.
• Graduate level education in Occupational Health Nursing (OHN) is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Proficient in medical databases.
• Knowledgeable of workplace hazards and Safety Health & Environmental procedures.
• Adept in medical & document retention policies, and medical/safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, HIPAA, FMLA, DOT, etc.). 

Behavioral Skills

• Proven problem solving skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Team player that can work well with others.
• Flexible and self-starter.
• Dependable and detail oriented.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and other medical professionals.

Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance.On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers.