OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE

For over a century Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company has been manufacturing pipe and fittings exclusively in the USA, employing 1,400 loyal, hard-working Americans. Today we manufacture the industry's broadest range of standard and specialty DWV products, including cast iron and plastic pipe and fittings.

Charlotte Pipe is headquartered in Charlotte, NC, and has seven plant locations across the United States.

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry, located in Monroe, NC, is looking for an Occupational Health Nurse.   Charlotte Pipe and Foundry is a leading manufacturer of pipe and fittings. We are the only manufacturer that offers a complete system of cast iron, PVC, CPVC, ABS and FlowGuard Gold® pipe and fittings for residential and commercial plumbing systems and industrial applications.  Investment in the latest tooling and machinery make it possible for us to meet increasing demand for our products and to provide the highest quality pipe and fittings in the industry.  We offer a safe and productive work environment. We pay competitively based on performance and provide excellent benefits.

Summary:

The person holding this position is responsible for supporting the operations of the Monroe, NC occupational health department and supporting six satellite locations across the U.S., including triage, first aid, and medical treatment for occupational injuries/illnesses in lieu of outside clinic treatment. This will include administration of nursing care, medical surveillance, recordkeeping, ordering supplies, maintaining clinic facilities, collaboration with contract MD and other outside vendor contacts.

General Job Description:

• Deliver nursing assessments of minor health complaints and document in employee health file
• Conduct job placement health screenings
• Promoting and supporting health and safety initiatives
• Dispense OTC medication for minor aliments
• First responder for work related injuries and medical emergencies
• Administer vaccinations
• Manage worker's compensation cases
• Evaluate staff returning to work after injury or illness
• Develop new or enhanced health and safety policies
• Conduct employee training on health and safety
• Perform OSHA mandated testing and examinations
• Drug testing
• Help develop health-related policies and procedures

Experience or Training Required:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Occupational Nursing practices
• Knowledge and experience with distribution or manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with FMLA and ADAAA
• Experience working and collaborating with other departments, such as Human Resources, Finance, Operations, Facilities, Quality and EHS to ensure successful operations
• Good PC skills (MS Office software like Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook)
• Good interpersonal skills, and you show team orientation, communication skills and customer orientation

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related field (i.e., BSN, BS) preferred. Certification in Occupational Health Nursing (COHN-S) is preferred. Case Management Certification (CCM or COHN-S/CM) is desirable.
• Three (3 ) plus years of Occupational Health Nurse experience
• Licensed RN in the State of NC and must be able to obtain RN license in States where Company has Satellite locations (AL, FL, PA, TX, UT, KS)
• Current First Aid Certified and CPR certification

We Offer:

Pay for Performance Compensation  

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $3,000 per year
• Health and Fitness Club Membership Reimbursement
• Wellness Programs
• Paid Time-Off
• Employee Recognition Programs
• National Guard and Reserve Pay
• Successful Team Approach
• Opportunities for Career Advancement

Benefits Include:
Our associates enjoy a safe and positive working environment with opportunities for growth through training and advancement from within the Company. Our team members also enjoy a comprehensive benefits program including:

• Medical and dental coverage participation on the first day of the month after completing two full months of employment with the Company
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company paid life insurance
• 401(k) with company match of 50 cents for every dollar contributed up to 6% of annual pay plus non-elective contribution of 3% of compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• 24/7 Nurse Line
• We also offer a group of supplemental benefit plans including voluntary life, whole life, accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, and cancer insurance
• We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.