Occupational Health RN

Johnson Controls is a world-class employer where ingenuity and excellence are welcome. As a diversified, industrial growth company, we have achieved increased sales for 61 consecutive years. And we do everything possible to value, challenge and reward our employees. Our people enjoy working for a successful company that offers leadership development from within, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, competitive salaries and benefits – and more. At Johnson Controls, you’ll be challenged to innovate and encouraged to apply your talent and knowledge. And you will be well-rewarded for delivering results.A U.S. Fortune 70 company, Johnson Controls is a global leader in creating smart environments, and bringing ingenuity to the places where people live, work and travel. We design and produce automotive interiors that help make the driving experience more comfortable, safe and enjoyable. Products and services from Johnson Controls also enhance the comfort, safety and energy-efficiency of buildings. We also are the world’s leading supplier of batteries used in automobiles, including conventional cars and trucks, as well as hybrid-electric vehicles. Johnson Controls has been recognized consistently as one of the world’s best-managed companies. Editors at Forbes magazine recently had this to say about our company: “Johnson Controls’ growth and profitability qualify it squarely for our list of the best-managed companies in the United States.”The global Johnson Controls community includes more than 140,000 employees in 75 countries and six continents. Enabling our people to develop, succeed and excel – and ensuring their health, safety and well-being – are critically important to us. We value teamwork, integrity and diversity. And we welcome anyone who shares our commitment to ingenuity and excellence.EOE/AA Employer

Responsibility Level:

Manage plant Health Services department to ensure the health and safety of all workers, and ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures and government regulations. The Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) will function under the directives of the plant physician and the appropriate State Nurse Practice Act. 



 

Typical Duties:

1. Administer and maintain the plant medical emergency plan, including the training of first aiders and bloodborne pathogens exposure plan.

2. Provide emergency treatment of both occupational and non-occupational injury and illness, follow-up and monitoring workers as they return to work. Assist in administration of case management.  Maintain the OSHA Log and workers' compensation records. 

3. Manage leave of absence policy including short term disability (STD) and Family Medical Leave (FMLA) requests.

4. Provide for job placement, periodic and exit physicals according to American Disability Act (ADA), Affirmative Action and OSHA Lead Standard. Perform health assessments on site for early detection of health problems, including the following clinicals: vision screening, blood pressure, audiograms, respirator medical questionnaire evaluation and phlebotomy blood draws.

5. Coordinate the Hearing Conservation Program by providing audiometric testing, with follow-up and referrals and training.

6. Serve on the plant safety committee and participate in the investigation of illnesses and injuries. Analyze data and participate in plant safety programs.

7. Provide crisis intervention, counseling and referral to plant Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider. Administer the drug and alcohol program to include urine specimen collection.

8. Provides health education and promotion programs to include: smoking cessation, exercise, fitness, nutrition, weight control, hypertension, immunizations and stress management.

 

Overtime may be required to meet internal and external customer requirements. 

Will be expected to occasionally work 2ndand 3rdshift for training and other tasks.



 NOTE: This is a general overview of the job duties, not a complete list of essential job functions.







 

This job and all other duties performed under this job description will adhere to all Federal, State and Local environmental regulations, as well as, any additional plant specific environmental management system requirements (see the plant's ISO 14001 EMP).

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors degree in nursing, 3-5 years experience in occupational health or management capacity. Licensed by State of Illinois, able to work flexible schedule when required. Working knowledge of computers including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.