Occupational Health Job Information
Date Submitted: 2008-11-13
Hiring Organization: Graco, Inc.
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Salary:
Qualifications:Essential Qualifications: ·Licensed RN or LPN certified in CPR. ·Minimum two years experience in occupational health case management (preferably worker’s compensation). ·Strong knowledge of Family and Medical Leave Act administration and Short Term Disability/Salary Continuation. ·Ability to independently assess an occupational/non-occupational injury/illness, develop and implement a case management plan, including return to work coordination. ·Demonstrated interpersonal and negotiating skills. ·Strong written and oral communication skills. ·Excellent organizational skills ·Knowledge of ergonomic principles and their application in industrial and office settings. ·Experience with return to work, occupational safety and industrial hygiene programs. ·Experience with design and administration of health and wellness programs. Desirable Qualifications: ·COHN or CCM certification ·Computer skills (electronic mail, word processing, data base software). ·Experience with, and knowledge of, Workers’ Compensation laws and practices in all locations where Graco conducts domestic business. ·Experience with Family and Medical Leave Act administration and Short Term Disability. ·Experience in working with Workers’ Compensation third party administrators and attorneys for plaintiffs and defendants. ·Knowledge of OSHA standards (including completion/maintenance of 300 Log) applicable to Graco operations. ·Experience in developing, implementing, and presenting training programs for various aspects of occupational and non-occupational injury prevention and treatment.
Description:Purpose of Job: Reduce employee lost time and workers’ compensation expenses, which arise from on-the- job injuries, by using medical knowledge, and an understanding of workers’ compensation laws and aggressive return to work practices. This includes evaluation of injury claims to confirm their validity and the placement of injured employees in jobs which meet their physical restrictions. Acts as liaison between Graco Inc. and outside service provider overseeing the day-to-day administration of Short Term Disability/Salary Continuation, Long term Disability and Family and Medical Leave Act programs. Responsible for the design and administration of Graco’s health and wellness program, working with Manager to ensure alignment and integration with other benefit programs and Graco’s culture. Job Results Areas: · Return To Work Program · Workers Compensation Administration · Short Term Disability/Salary Continuation and Family Medical Leave Administration Management, Employee and First Responder Training · Emergency and First Aid treatment · Extensive case management of occupational injuries/illnesses · Design and administration of the health and wellness program · Support Above Activities at all Graco locations Principal Activities/Duties: ·Perform triage (including emergency response care and referral) and provide first aid to injured employees as appropriate. ·Work with supervisors, cell leaders, Human Resource Representative, Manager, outside medical and legal providers, and Workers’ Compensation carrier to provide comprehensive medical management and coordinate return to work efforts on behalf of injured employees. ·Apply knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and Workers’ Compensation Laws to appropriate situations to ensure compliance with all state and federal legislation. ·Coordinate return to work efforts by identifying jobs which meet unique physical limitations of injured employees using Job Task Analysis methodology. ·Identify opportunities to reduce injury occurrence providing information to Safety Specialist. ·Assist with tracking, analyzing and reporting Workers’ Compensation costs to manufacturing managers and other supervisors within Graco, as appropriate, to raise attention to injury costs and opportunities for injury cost control. ·Receive and process internal accident and injury reports; including record keeping and reporting. Coordinate claim administration process with third party administrator. ·Assist Safety Specialist with investigation of ergonomic complaints/issues. ·Assist Safety Specialist, employees, cell leaders in accident and near miss investigation and corrective action implementation. ·Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements (OSHA, Workers’ Compensation) and plant/facility requirements. ·Act as liaison between Graco and the outside service provider overseeing of Short Term Disability/Salary Continuation, Long Term Disability programs, including answering employee questions, directing employees appropriately, advising payroll of employee payment details and completion of the weekly disability report. Ensure administration and resolution are in compliance with company practice and all state and federal legislation. ·Assist Employee Relations and Legal Departments with medical aspects of employee relations issues. ·Provide injury response training to managers, employees, and first responders. Provide other occupational health training (Bloodborne Pathogen, including Hepatitis B Vaccine) follow- up to Graco employees. ·Coordinate First Aid/CPR training. Arrange respiratory physicals for selected Graco employees. ·Coordinate with vendor the annual audiometric testing of select Graco employees in Minnesota locations. ·Work with outside vendors regarding order/filling of first aid supplies, biohazard containment and handling, and linen upkeep. ·Other duties as assigned.
Contact:Tracy Bayer
Contact Title:Sr. Recruiter
Company:Graco, Inc.
Address:88 11th Avenue N.E
City:Minneapolis |
State:MN |
Zip:55413 |
Phone:612-623-6293
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Email: tbayer@graco.com
WebSite: http://www.graco.com
Additional Info:Please submit resume on-line through our website or directly e-mail tbayer@graco.com Thank you!
Date to Remove:2009-01-12
Date Submitted: 2008-10-03
Hiring Organization: The Dow Chemical Company
Location: Edina, MN
Salary: Competitive
Qualifications:Masters degree in nursing or equivalent. Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in MN Certification in Occupational Health Nursing is desirable
Description:Provide occupational health & medical care services for Dow FilmTec employees, specified contractors & visitors. These services may include assessing, diagnosing, treating & prescribing where authorized for work-related injuries & illnesses, ordering where authorized and interpreting appropriate laboratory tests & procedures, performing pre-placement & periodic voluntary & mandatory health assessments, health education & counseling, worker assessment & health screening & limited personal health care. These services are within the Clinical Guidelines approved by the site physician. This role will have a major focus of implementing the FilmTec Case Management Program
Contact:Catherine M. Bodnar, MD, MPH
Contact Title:Regional Health Director
Company:The Dow Chemical Company
Address:171 River Road
City:Piscataway |
State:NJ |
Zip:08854 |
Phone:732-563-5303
Fax:732-563-5302
Email: bodnarcm@dow.com
WebSite: http://
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Date to Remove:2008-12-02
Date Submitted: 2008-10-01
Hiring Organization: Medtronic
Location: Brooklyn Center
Salary:
Qualifications:Basic Qualifications KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION Bachelor of Science Degree in a related technical field (chemistry, engineering, environment, occupational safety, etc.) with training in core Environmental, Health and Safety disciplines. Comprehensive EHS-related experience with State and Federal environmental, health and safety regulations. JOB EXPERIENCE Minimum 9 years EHS experience. SKILLS/COMPETENCIES Proven technical and project management skills Demonstrated leadership and influence management skills Ability to make decisions and work independently Strong interpersonal skills Proven verbal communication skills Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel Self-motivated Ability to interact with all levels of employees Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects and daily responsibilities Discerns and appropriately communicate sensitive issues Desired/Preferred Qualifications Master of Science Degree in Environmental, Industrial Safety, or Occupational Health (or related technical field) 12+ years of EHS experience Professional Certification: ASP, CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent. Experience in implementing or working with an EHS management system. (ISO 14000 or OHSAS 18000) Work experience within an FDA regulated and/or ISO 9000 certified organization. Can provide work direction to team members. Physical Job Requirements Lifting/carrying 15 lbs. or more 0.25 hr/day Bend/stoop/kneel 0.25 hr/day Push/Pull 50 lbs 0.25 hrs/day Stand/sit/walk four (4) or more hours per day. To Apply: Go to www.medtronic.com, click Careers, Career Opportunities, US & Puerto Rico, Search by Req ID 64533.
Description:Position Description The Principal EHS Specialist performs, leads, and/or influences the development and implementation of site-level programs, processes, and systems to comply with international, federal, state and local EHS regulations; and Medtronic policies, strategies, initiatives and goals. Major areas of emphasis include: EHS Management System, risk management and injury reduction programs, industrial hygiene, hazardous waste and recycling management, and Environmental programs, reporting, and sustainability initiatives. Position Responsibilities • Establishes systems for the monitoring of workplace safety risks and environmental impacts through the analysis of work processes, materials, equipment and the work habits of employees. Identifies potential or actual areas of non-compliance through audits or inspections. • Obtains and maintains EHS records and required Environmental permits, licenses and documents. • Uses judgment in data analysis to develop and design solutions to resolve complex EHS regulatory and technical issues. • Ensures appropriate and effective corrective action and preventive action plans are established and implemented. • Selects and applies professional EHS principles, theories and concepts and uses independent judgment to develop and design practical solutions to complex EHS issues • Develops and executes EHS training programs for employees and contract personnel, with an emphasis on eLearning resources. • Is self-directed and may provide work direction to others in support of day-to-day activities. • Has excellent communication skills and provides education and training to all levels of the organization as required to assure sustainable EHS programs and processes. • Develop strategies to assure effective and sustainable EHS systems, programs and processes. • Establish EHS related programs and process and monitor compliance with federal and state EHS regulations and Medtronic EHS standards. • Partner with and educate business functions to assure that employee safety, environmentally sustainable practices and compliance with EHS regulations are supported. • Recommend EHS goals and objectives and support the organization in the implementation of EHS goals and objectives. • Establish and report metrics pertinent to EHS activities • Manages complex EHS functions such as job safety analyses/risk assessments, EHS training, workplace incident analyses, industrial hygiene evaluations, EHS inspections, environmental regulatory reporting, permit negotiation, data collection / analysis and internal audits. • Develop and facilitate a sustainable ergonomic program involving multifunctional staff participation, managers and employees. • Evaluates new hazardous materials to ensure compliance in EHS requirements and facility procedures. • Conducts EHS reviews for new product development, facility modification, product manufacturing modifications and new equipment/machinery installations. Facilitates EHS reviews for product transfer to/from other facilities. • Responsible for establishing procedures and monitoring conformance for managing regulated waste, air emission and wastewater inventories and obtaining necessary permit and complying with permit conditions. • Partner with site leadership to promote resource conversation by eliminating wastes, reuse of materials and recycling as well as pursuing energy conversation practices that reduces the Environmental impact. • Assist with emergency response, spill response plans, and disaster preparedness plans, materials and equipment.
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Date to Remove:2008-11-30
Date Submitted: 2008-09-30
Hiring Organization: Corporate Nurse Inc.
Location: Eagan, Minnesota
Salary: Please call to discuss
Qualifications:RN Licensure in Minnesota, CPR
Description:Per diem nurse needed at Lockheed Martin in Eagan, Minnesota. Duties include case management and Workers Comp.
Contact:Jodi Pasternak RN MSN
Contact Title:Staffing Manager
Company:Corporate Nurse Inc.
Address:6161 Tidewater Island Circle
City:Fort Myers |
State:FL |
Zip:33908 |
Phone:703-855-8245
Fax:888-267-7686
Email: jodi13638@aol.com
WebSite: http://members.aol.com/corpnurse
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Date to Remove:2008-11-29
Date Submitted: 2008-09-23
Hiring Organization: Ecolab, Inc.
Location: St. Paul, MN
Salary:
Qualifications:• Bachelors degree in Nursing • Active Registered Nurse License • 3+ Years of clinical experience in a hospital setting
Description:When it comes to "clean," Ecolab is the world leader, with $5.5 billion in global sales and the respect of customers in more than 160 countries. For eight decades we have developed and marketed cleaning solutions and systems making the world a cleaner, safer, healthier place to live. More than 26,000 Ecolab associates are winning and satisfying new customers every day all over the world. The Case Manager will report into the Global Benefits group at Ecolab. Main Responsibilities: • Communicates with employee regarding required documentation to process claim and timeframes • Analyze medical claims • Manages claims to ensure compliance with duration control guidelines • Evaluates and arranges appropriate referral of claims to outside vendors for independent medical evaluation • Approves and authorizes disability claims pursuant to a disability plan • Determines benefits due and calculates pay • Communicates status on decisions to client, claimant and supervisor • Reviews accommodations on post-offer exams • Trains Human Resource Managers on FMLA, ADA, and disability • Involved in the design and implementation of wellness programs • Manages the vendor for long term disability Basic Qualifications: • Bachelors degree in Nursing • Active Registered Nurse License • 3+ Years of clinical experience in a hospital setting Preferred Qualifications: • Knowledge of workers’ compensation laws • Experience with Family Medical Leave Act and State Leave laws • Experience working with American Disabilities Act • Knowledge of State Disability Laws • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Strong organizational skills • Interpersonal skills
Contact:Kari Christesen
Contact Title:Talent Acquisition Specialist
Company:Ecolab, Inc.
Address:370 Wabasha Street North
City:St. Paul |
State:MN |
Zip:55102 |
Phone:651-293-2194
Fax:
Email: kari.christesen@ecolab.com
WebSite: http://www.ecolab.com/careers
Additional Info:Please apply online at www.ecolab.com/careers
Date to Remove:2008-11-22