U.S. Region Occupational Health Lead
Zoetis
5 hours ago
On-site
Kalamazoo, MI
Human Resources
Responsibilities include:
- Design and oversee implementation of occupational health governance and services that support the needs of the businesses and colleagues across Zoetis in the U.S.
- Partner with Environmental Health and Safety and Human Resources to establish and ensure proper execution of guidelines, processes and procedures related to occupational health and wellness requirements and initiatives.
- Partner with sites to ensure onsite clinics are maintained in accordance with policy; ensure site services, contracted employees, contracts, and service level agreements are in place to meet Zoetis needs.
- Develop and implement training programs for occupational health nurses and staff to ensure compliance and alignment across all Zoetis.
- Develop and manage an Injury/Illness Case Management program, including controlling off-site referrals and facilitating workers’ compensation; assist with the interactive process for short/long term disability cases (including FMLA) in close partnership with HR.
- Establish a U.S. occupational hygiene and medical surveillance program right sized for Zoetis.
- Assist in Biosafety and Industrial Hygiene risk assessments and program management.
- Maintain a consistent approach to initial patient screenings (including patient history and physical) and to diagnosis and treatment of occupational/personal injuries and illnesses.
- Comply with legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence; advising management on needed actions.
- Maintain a U.S.-based drug and alcohol program (including testing, pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random).
- Provide (as applicable) and coordinate emergency response services and training (first aid, AED, blood-borne pathogens, CPR).
- Maintain and monitor patient data in electronic medical database(s) per standard protocols.
Education & Experience:
- Master’s degree in advanced Practice Registered Nursing (APRN); APRN Board Certification required.
- Willing to obtain licensure in states where applicable and allowed.
- COHN-S preferred.
- 10+ years’ experience in occupational health, ER or urgent care required.
- Experience in ergonomics, acute episodic care, wellness care and counseling of adults required.
- People leadership experience a plus.
Technical Skills & Competencies Required:
- Proficient in electronic medical record keeping systems.
- Certified as MERT trainer or willing to obtain.
- Ability to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses.
- Skill in interpreting medical records and conducting/reading uncomplicated x-rays, spirometry tests, audiograms, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies.
- Experience dealing with COVID-19 situations.
- Experience consulting with colleagues on occupational health/wellness cases, including post-disability return to work and counseling on worker’s compensation matters.
Physical Position Requirements:
- Stationary work with periodic standing, walking, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing.
- Transferring patients and objects may be required.
- Requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear speech, and manual dexterity.
- May be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials.
- Must work effectively in stressful situations and shift priorities based on patient needs.
- May require travel and/or working >40 hours/week including weekends and holidays.
- Must wear appropriate gowning and PPE in manufacturing/production areas.
- Design and oversee implementation of occupational health governance and services that support the needs of the businesses and colleagues across Zoetis in the U.S.
- Partner with Environmental Health and Safety and Human Resources to establish and ensure proper execution of guidelines, processes and procedures related to occupational health and wellness requirements and initiatives.
- Partner with sites to ensure onsite clinics are maintained in accordance with policy; ensure site services, contracted employees, contracts, and service level agreements are in place to meet Zoetis needs.
- Develop and implement training programs for occupational health nurses and staff to ensure compliance and alignment across all Zoetis.
- Develop and manage an Injury/Illness Case Management program, including controlling off-site referrals and facilitating workers’ compensation; assist with the interactive process for short/long term disability cases (including FMLA) in close partnership with HR.
- Establish a U.S. occupational hygiene and medical surveillance program right sized for Zoetis.
- Assist in Biosafety and Industrial Hygiene risk assessments and program management.
- Maintain a consistent approach to initial patient screenings (including patient history and physical) and to diagnosis and treatment of occupational/personal injuries and illnesses.
- Comply with legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence; advising management on needed actions.
- Maintain a U.S.-based drug and alcohol program (including testing, pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random).
- Provide (as applicable) and coordinate emergency response services and training (first aid, AED, blood-borne pathogens, CPR).
- Maintain and monitor patient data in electronic medical database(s) per standard protocols.
Education & Experience:
- Master’s degree in advanced Practice Registered Nursing (APRN); APRN Board Certification required.
- Willing to obtain licensure in states where applicable and allowed.
- COHN-S preferred.
- 10+ years’ experience in occupational health, ER or urgent care required.
- Experience in ergonomics, acute episodic care, wellness care and counseling of adults required.
- People leadership experience a plus.
Technical Skills & Competencies Required:
- Proficient in electronic medical record keeping systems.
- Certified as MERT trainer or willing to obtain.
- Ability to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses.
- Skill in interpreting medical records and conducting/reading uncomplicated x-rays, spirometry tests, audiograms, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies.
- Experience dealing with COVID-19 situations.
- Experience consulting with colleagues on occupational health/wellness cases, including post-disability return to work and counseling on worker’s compensation matters.
Physical Position Requirements:
- Stationary work with periodic standing, walking, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing.
- Transferring patients and objects may be required.
- Requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear speech, and manual dexterity.
- May be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials.
- Must work effectively in stressful situations and shift priorities based on patient needs.
- May require travel and/or working >40 hours/week including weekends and holidays.
- Must wear appropriate gowning and PPE in manufacturing/production areas.