Occupational Health Nurse - R97997

at Mars, Incorporated in Burr Ridge, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Description:

Occupational Health Nurse

Burr Ridge, IL

The Occupational Health Nurse functions as the key point of contact and supports the business to reach its objectives by using occupational health and wellbeing expertise to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory federal and state guidance. This role mitigates current and future occupational health risks and business costs throughbusiness partnerships. The nurse also empowers Associates with the necessary tools to achieve andmaintain a lifestyle of health, through proactive interventions and serving as a trusted resource.

What are we looking for?

• Licensed Registered Nurse
• BS in Nursing required, Masters preferred
• Strong knowledge of workers compensation laws required
• Minimum of 3 years experience in occupational health, case management, or another nursing field

What will be your key responsibilities?

• The primary responsibilities for this position entail: injury/illness assessment, triage treatment, continuity of care, infection control monitoring, conducting health surveillance programs, providing health education, ergonomic assessments and facilitating return to work.
• The Occupational Health Nurse communicates with all levels of Associates with reviews and interpretations of site-specific data and consults with site leadership and stakeholders on interventions to improve Associates' health and wellbeing.
• This Associate facing role requires advising business leaders on regulatory and health issues impacting their site population, and appropriate actions to drive positive impact.
• Translation of population-health data, clinical dashboards, and insights to create customized reports that identify gaps, validate program investments, evaluate program effectiveness and monitor outcomes against targets.
• COE level expertise to support site initiatives and escalations on health and wellbeing related issues
• This role requires being onsite 4 days per week

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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