Hybrid Occupational Health Nurse bei ND Paper

Job Title:   Occupational Health Nurse

Compensation:  

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.  At ND Paper, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.  

About Us

ND Paper, a leading paper product manufacturer in the US with approx. $1 billion annual sales, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited, the largest containerboard producer in China and Asia, with $10 billion annual sales.  We are an environmentally friendly company that manufactures various types of high-quality pulp, paper and paper-based packaging materials. Our mills in Rumford, Maine and Biron Wisconsin are integrated paper & pulp facilities. We are proud of our 1400 dedicated employees, who together produce more than 1.2 million short tons of pulp & paper annually.

Job Description:

The Occupational Health Nurse will work under the direction of the Safety Manager. This is a full-time salaried position.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate safety as a core value and drive safe work practices throughout the organization.
• Oversee and manage the administrative and operational activities of occupational health services
  1. Assure compliance with regulatory requirements related to clinical operations
  2. Responsible for securing and developing all records, equipment, and programs related to occupational health services
  3. Collaborate with outside resources for program development, such as healthcare providers, third-party administrators, legal advisors, medical consultants, regulatory agencies, etc.
• Responsible for assuring the appropriate access and utilization of healthcare services
  1. Evaluate and treat all injuries and illnesses in an efficient and professional manner within the scope of practice and consistent with clinical nursing guidelines
  2. Guide and direct all referrals to outside healthcare providers and services
• Provide or manage the required physical evaluation programs and services to meet regulatory requirements, such as OSHA, Department of Transportation, etc. 

• Train and lead Industrial Medical Responder team
• Assist with the accident investigation program to identify root cause analysis of all incidents and near misses
• Provide appropriate case management
  1. Manage all cases to facilitate productivity, assuring appropriate care and return to work including workers’ compensation, short- and long-term disability cases
  2. Assess healthcare needs, then implement and manage healthcare programs to improve health and facilitate return to work, maintain OSHA records/reports and worker medical files
  3. Assist departments with identifying, evaluating, and implementing accommodations and return to work options for workers with restricted duty
• Collaborate with Environmental Health and Safety, Operations, and Human Resources to develop operations, programs, and services by providing content expertise.
  1. Contribute to the design of controls for injury prevention and health surveillance related to actual and potential hazards in the work environment.
  2. Identify primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention and health promotion strategies to optimize health of the population.
  3. Able to perform or learn to perform various screenings and required testing, including Audiograms, health history questionnaires, basic physical exams, and substance abuse testing according to federal, state, and/or mill guidelines. 

Required Competencies:

• Intermediate understanding of federal and state regulations applicable to occupational and environmental health and safety.
• Ability to work independently, solve practical problems, and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 
• The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Intermediate computer skills are essential for daily work activities and with the use of an electronic medical record.
• Must be detail oriented, have ability to multitask and possess great interpersonal skills.

Required Experience and Education:

• Active Maine State license as a registered nurse (RN) 
• BLS certification
• Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist (COHC) or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Experience in Occupational Health Nursing, case management, workers compensation, and injury management highly preferred
• Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) desired but not required
• BLS Instructor with ability to provide employee training desired 

Attributes for Success 

• Hard work – tackle each task with determination, passion and creativity; the willingness to put in whatever effort is required to successfully complete the job at hand.
• Pursuit of Excellence – strive to consistently exceed expectations in our day-to-day work and outperform our competitors in the marketplace, regarding work and company achievements as a collaborative goal with the desire to go above and beyond.
• Integrity - treat the company and teammates with upmost respect, operating on strong moral codes to drive company values and culture. 
• Sense of Urgency – drive forward each day with speed, agility, and flexibility to capture unrealized opportunities and avoid potential risks for the business. 
• Entrepreneurial Spirit – act like an owner, challenging the status quo, asking the right questions, and actively seeking ways to innovate and improve.
• Adaptability – be fluid with ND Paper’s continuous evolution while driving change in a fast-paced environment, equipped with the ability to acclimate quickly. 
• Servant Leadership – set an example by implementing meaningful leadership with heart, empathy, foresight and stewardship.

ND Paper Benefits 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and critical illness for you and your family. 
• Financial protection benefits, including life insurance, disability insurance, and business travel accident insurance.  
• Tax advantage accounts such as Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).  
• Paid holidays, personal days, and vacation days to support work-life balance. 
• A 401K retirement plan with a company match and annual fixed contribution 
• Wellness programs with incentives and an on-site clinic available at our Rumford and Biron location.   

Enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive health benefits, and paid time off. Discover more about our benefits and how we support our team by visiting 2025 Benefits. Come be a part of our team and grow with us!

Apply

Please submit your resume, and salary requirements to https://us.ndpaper.com/careers 

No unsolicited resumes - ND Paper does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume you submit to us will immediately become the property of ND Paper. If you would like to become a recruiter for ND Paper, please contact us and we will agree in writing to terms and the specific job roles for which you are authorized to recruit.