Occupational Health Nurse
Apply NowCompany: The Chemours Company
Location: La Porte, TX 77571
Description:
As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.
CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS
At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry.
Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible. In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.
Chemours is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse to join our growing Health Services team. This position will be available at our Laporte, TX location and report directly to the Regional Nurse Manager.
As an Occupational Health Nurse, you will provide nursing treatment of work-related injury and illness and assist in case management for prolonged or complex illnesses/injuries. The Occupational Health Nurse will maintain medical records in accordance with established guidelines. The Occupational Health Nurse role performs medical screenings such as drug and alcohol, vision, blood pressure, audiograms, respirator exams, and spirometry testing.
The Occupational Health Nurse will ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate guidelines. The Occupational Health Nurse will interact with employees, line management, safety, plant management, and health care providers on health and fitness-for-duty issues.
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
The following is required for this role:
The following is preferred for this role:
Benefits:
Competitive Compensation
Comprehensive Benefits Packages
401(k) Match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter Benefits
Learning and Development Opportunities
Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
Company-paid Volunteer Day
We're a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it-by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life.
Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.
Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.
Chemours is an E-Verify employer
Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation
Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position
Don't meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we're operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.
Pay Range (in local currency):
$97,843.00 - $152,880.00
Chemours Level:
25
Annual Bonus Target:
8%
The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.
At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."
CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS
At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry.
Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible. In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.
Chemours is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse to join our growing Health Services team. This position will be available at our Laporte, TX location and report directly to the Regional Nurse Manager.
As an Occupational Health Nurse, you will provide nursing treatment of work-related injury and illness and assist in case management for prolonged or complex illnesses/injuries. The Occupational Health Nurse will maintain medical records in accordance with established guidelines. The Occupational Health Nurse role performs medical screenings such as drug and alcohol, vision, blood pressure, audiograms, respirator exams, and spirometry testing.
The Occupational Health Nurse will ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate guidelines. The Occupational Health Nurse will interact with employees, line management, safety, plant management, and health care providers on health and fitness-for-duty issues.
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Work independent of daily physician oversight and recognize when the need for consultation with a physician is necessary
- Providing remote and occasional on-site support to the El Dorado, AK site.
- Implement wellness and prevention programs in conjunction with Occupational Health, Safety, and Human Resources
- Maintain plant-specific current knowledge of local hazards, toxic materials, and relevant emergency medical care
- Acute care management: Provide first aid and determine if additional medical treatment is needed
- Experience & ability to manage emergency care situations for acute injuries/illness/incidents: syncope, HTM exposure, chest pain
- Work with site Emergency Responders to prepare patients for off-site transport during medical emergencies
- Collaborate with EHS regarding medical surveillance and clearance as well as hazard assessments
- Interact with site HR, Safety, Plant Manager, and Leave Coordinator
- Case manage Short Term Disability and worker's compensations cases to support an early return to work and appropriate/timely care
- Liaison between employee and manager regarding health issues/restrictions while maintaining confidential employee medical information
- Work with employees and supervisors for EAP referrals
- Knowledge of FMLA, ADA, EEOC, OSHA, NIOSH, and HIPAA
The following is required for this role:
- Current NIOSH Spirometry certification
- CAOHC certification
- RN with an unrestricted current license from the state Board of Nursing
- 3-5 years' experience in occupational health
- Knowledge of fields relevant to occupational health nursing, including substance abuse, Workers' Compensation, OSHA, toxicology, epidemiology, and disability case management.
- Skills: vision testing, spirometry, audiometry, urinalysis, EKG, drug screen collection, and Breath Alcohol testing (BAT), venipuncture, immunizations
The following is preferred for this role:
- Licensed Advance Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- RN with Compact Nursing License (must obtain within 6 months of hire)
- Certified Occupational Health Nurse
- Knowledge of Cority, ODG Guidelines, Workday, and Kronos
Benefits:
Competitive Compensation
Comprehensive Benefits Packages
401(k) Match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter Benefits
Learning and Development Opportunities
Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
Company-paid Volunteer Day
We're a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it-by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life.
Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.
Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.
Chemours is an E-Verify employer
Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation
Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position
Don't meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we're operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.
Pay Range (in local currency):
$97,843.00 - $152,880.00
Chemours Level:
25
Annual Bonus Target:
8%
The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.
At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."