At Fresh Mark, Occupational Health Nurses are a member of the Human Resources team, using their nursing skills to provide first-aid in emergency situations and in managing worker's compensation, and other disability and leave programs for the site. Our nurses work closely with members of our Human Resources and Safety teams to help employees return to work timely and safely.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Active RN license with TRAUMA/EMERGENCY EXPERIENCE
• Case management experience in manufacturing or fast-paced office environment
• Experience making balanced and informed decisions
• Strong computer skills with the ability to navigate programs and systems
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with employees at every level

Primary Functions and Responsibilities include: 

• Responds to medical emergencies and provides onsite treatment to sick or injured workers.
• Recommends additional or specialized medical treatment when necessary. Determines the need for referrals to outside health care agencies as needed.
• Case management of injuries & illnesses and administration of the workers’ compensation program. 
• Implement effective return-to-work strategies following work related absences. 
• Prepare for and attend BWC audits to maintain workers’ compensation self-insurance. 
• Advise Human Resources on disability issues in the workplace (FMLA, ADA, Modified duty). 
• Maintain recordkeeping and reporting requirements (OSHA 300 Log, Summary Logs, etc.) and confidentiality of employee health records. 
• Manage medical requirements and the required health programs/assessments for specific programs (hearing protection, HAZWOPER and maintenance physicals, respirator fit-testing, Bloodborne Pathogens, Hearing Conservation, etc.) to ensure medical programs are compliant.
• Oversee the Drug Free/Substance Abuse Program for pre-employment, post-accident and reasonable suspicion.
• Manage claim determination process. 

Requirements

• Registered nurse (RN) designation.
• Ability to administer medical aid in emergency situations.
• Ability to work in high pressure situations and remain calm in medical emergencies.
• Extensive knowledge of nursing principles and procedures.
• Preferred candidates will have hands on experience with FMLA, WC and Leave and Disability case management, paperwork, and documentation -OR-case management and reporting experience.
• Experience managing safety and workers comp in a manufacturing environment a plus.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• English/Spanish bi-lingual a strong plus

We invite you to be part of our exciting team and rapidly growing business. 

Fresh Mark provides an excellent work environment and comprehensive benefits including paid vacations and holidays, educational assistance and reimbursement, health care with low premiums and deductibles, vision, 401K with company match and more. 

About Fresh Mark, Inc.

At Fresh Mark, people come first. It’s not just a slogan, it is engrained in the fabric of who we are and what we work to achieve every day. The cornerstone of our culture is based on a foundation of taking care of all our employees on every level. As a team member here, you will be given the tools, leadership, and support to grow in your knowledge and career and as a leader yourself.

Owned and made in the USA for more than 100 years, Fresh Mark’s Sugardale brand takes a personal approach to making great tasting high quality meats. For a century, we’ve been dedicated to making the best products, the best way. Made with top quality ingredients and workmanship, Sugardale supplies bacon, ham, hot dogs, sliced lunch meats, pepperoni and salami and other specialty meat items with annual sales of more than $1 billion. 

Fresh Mark welcomes all interested people to apply for job opportunities in our company. We pride ourselves in being a diverse company and we consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any legally protected status.

All applicants applying for positions with Fresh Mark must accept the Employment Application Consent Form to continue their candidacy. Please click HERE for instructions.

Fresh Mark is a drug free workplace.

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