NURSE OCCUPATIONAL

Location: Argo Plant in Bedford Park, IL.                             

Reports to: Health & Safety Manager

Direct reports: N/A           

Workplace type: On Site

As a Nurse Occupational, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive healthcare services to employees at the Argo plant. This role involves managing leaves of absence, coordinating medical exams, promoting employee wellness, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The Occupational Nurse will work closely with the Safety and HR departments to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Your role will be: 

•  Leaves of Absence Management: 

Process and track leaves of absence (LOA) requests, including STD, FMLA, WC, and LTD. Coordinate with managers, payroll, and HR to ensure timely communication and compliance. Follow up with employees as needed to provide updates and support.

•  Medical Services: 

Manages respiratory fit test, industrial hygiene testing, flu vaccines.Conducts hearing tests, ear plug fit tests, and health fairsMonitor work injuries and coordinate care with healthcare providers. Administer first aid and manage on-site medical emergencies. 

•  Wellness Programs: 

Develop and implement employee wellness programs, such as health screenings, fitness challenges, and health education initiatives. Track employee health data and provide insights to promote a healthy workforce. 
 

•  Safety Compliance: 

Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies. Conduct safety training and education sessions. Investigate workplace accidents and injuries. Participate in safety audits and reviews. 

•  Administrative Tasks: 

Maintain accurate medical records and documentation. Prepare and submit required reports and statistics. Coordinate with external medical providers and insurance companies. 

•  Additional Responsibilities: 

Daily: Check for NYL updates, send information to relevant parties, assist employees with medical questions, maintain logs, and approve Esker billing. Monthly: Prepare corporate safety reports, order supplies, distribute wellness newsletters, and submit expense reports. Quarterly: Review workers' compensation claims. Twice yearly: Conduct CPR/AED training. 

Your profile needs these qualifications: 

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution Current RN licensure in the state of Illinois Minimum of 6 years of experience in occupational health nursing or a related field Strong knowledge of workers' compensation, FMLA, STD, and LTD regulations Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

You’ll need these skills to be successful 

Wellness program development: Experience in creating and implementing employee wellness initiatives. Data analysis: Ability to analyze health data and identify trends. Training and education: Experience in conducting safety training and health education sessions. Communication skills: Ability to effectively communicate with employees, managers, healthcare providers, and insurance companies. Interpersonal skills: Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and collaborate with colleagues. Organizational skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and maintain accurate records. Problem-solving skills: Ability to identify and resolve workplace health and safety issues. Technical skills: Proficiency in using electronic medical records, scheduling software, and other relevant technology. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Relocation Available:

Yes, Within Country

Pay Range:

$78,700.00-$104,966.67 Annual

This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation:

As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.

Benefits:

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.