Occupational Health Nurse

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Now Hiring Occupational Health Nurse! – Port Arthur, TX / Beaumont, TX

We are seeking a professional like you to join our team and promote the health and safety of the BASF sites at Beaumont and Port Arthur, TX employees through implementation of the health surveillance program, meeting regulatory requirements, rendering nursing care to the ill and injured, and directing emergency medical response. You will provide support to the Port Arthur site 60% of the time and to the Beaumont site 40% of the time.

In this role you will assist all levels of site management in the control of lost time by evaluating employees returning to work after absences, injuries, illnesses, and surgeries with the assistance of the site provider, as well as reduce medical absenteeism by monitoring early return to work from STD and LTD.

As an Occupational Health Nurse you create chemistry by…

•    Providing occupational health nursing services at the Beaumont and the Port Arthur sites, informing the activities of contract providers, within the scope of practice defined by the State of Texas and the Corporate Medical Department.

•    Being responsible of making nursing diagnoses, performing specialized testing and evaluation of results, and assessing patients presenting symptoms of injury or illness in the Medical Department, as well as in site emergency situations.

•    Dispensing medications and immunizations and administer treatments as directed by site provider. You will also provide direct care, including treatment of work-related injuries or illnesses using approved protocols, and ensure that nursing orders and protocols are reviewed with the site provider annually.

•    Being responsible for medical triage, as well as independently judging severity, disposition, and referral.  

•    Being responsible for compliance with medical aspects of OSHA and BASF Corporate standards, as well as administer medical surveillance programs according to BASF Corporate Implementation Documents and Requirements.

•    Directing the activities and training of the emergency medical response team, arranging for certified instruction as required by state and federal regulations and BASF needs.

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

Your formula for success…

•    Registered Nurse Certification and/or ANP/FNP Certification

•    Texas Nursing License

•    Working knowledge of current treatments, therapy and medications, occupational health emergency first aid practices and initial occupational injury treatment

•    Excellent computer skills, including MS Office.

You @ BASF 

At BASF you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. Our Periodic Table of Benefits includes some additional perks below for starters…

•    Flexible Work Arrangements whenever possible

•    Retirement Benefits

•    Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement

•    Mentoring & Development Programs

•    Employee Discounts 

•    Pet insurance

•    Matching Donations to your favorite cause

•    Access to our BASF Wine Cellar 

What are you waiting for? Click Apply now to BELONG@BASF!!

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