Occupational Health Nurse
Kimberly-Clark Switzerland GmbH
You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.
The Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) collaborates with human resources, legal and safety to ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory programs such as OSHA, ADA, HIPAA and FMLA. They will also lead the implementation and delivery of all appropriate occupational health programs and services that support the K-C health and wellness strategy. This role will be conducting health surveillance programs, providing health education, ergonomic assessments, case management and facilitating return to work.
In this role, you will:
- Oversee the following activities: workers compensation injury and illness evaluation; treatment and case management; Leave of absence management STD & FMLA; Management Occupational Health Clinic to include staffing and supplies.
- Oversee injury/illness assessment, triage treatment and continuity of care. Provide comprehensive occupational health services through regulatory compliance, proactive intervention and prevention. Support empowerment of our work force to achieve and sustain their best level of health and wellness.
- Manage and deliver all medical surveillance and medical clearance programs for site
- Maintain all medical information per OH, Legal, HIPAA and ethical guidelines.
- Work collaboratively with Safety, and Industrial Hygiene in regard to medical recommendations in risk assessments, surveillance, medical clearance, work related injuries/prevention, accommodations/return to work.
- Collaborate with HR and site management in regard to work accommodations, return to work, EAP, Fit for Duty, ADA, Drug and Alcohol, etc.
- Assist Safety in regards to the medical aspect of the Emergency Response Team
- Support K-C Wellness and Healthy Being initiatives.
- Offer evaluation and treatment (within scope of practice) work related or non-work related injuries and illnesses and refer as appropriate.
- Assist in accident investigation from medical perspective; as well as vaccinations as appropriate for site.
About Us
Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.
At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.
Led by Purpose. Driven by You.
About You
You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.
You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.
In one of our professional, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or Bachelor of Science with 3+ years occupational health experience preferred
- Registered Nurse with unrestricted license and CPR/AED certification
- Case Management experience required
- Occupational knowledge to include: epidemiology, occupational and environmental health, toxicology, safety, industrial hygiene; as well as knowledge of EAP, OSHA, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA
- Proficiency in computer software, such as operating systems, databases and file management.
- Occupational Health Certification, NIOSH approved Spirometry course completion, CAOHC certification are all preferred.
Total Benefits
Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.
Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.
Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.
To Be Considered
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.
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And finally, the fine print….
For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.
Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 – when prompted for employee ID, say “OTHER CALLER” - or kcchrprod@service-now.com for assistance. You must include the six-digit Job # with your request.
Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.
This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.
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Werk LaGrange
Kimberly-Clark Switzerland GmbH
USA-GA-LaGrange