Bachelor's degree in Nursing; certification in Occupational or Public Health OR Master's/Ph.D. in Public Health preferred
5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in a large occupational or ambulatory health facility
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse required
5 years' experience with Workers' Compensation programs, preferably with large claims and multinational coverage
Claims handling expertise
Excellent communication skills for interacting with management
Ability to manage multiple projects effectively
Experience with Safety and Health Data collection preferred
Responsibilities
Coordinate and manage policies for employee health services to meet internal and external requirements
Develop and maintain standard medical treatment protocols under guidance from leadership
Oversee the collection and reporting of employee health data and compliance with regulatory requirements
Manage case communications with internal and external stakeholders for optimal employee health outcomes
Evaluate Occupational Health performance through audits and scorecards
Monitor compliance with laws, OSHA regulations, and company policies
Oversee administration of workers' compensation claims management
Analyze workers' compensation data to assess safety and health goals
Collaborate with site teams on both new and existing workers' compensation claims
Lead discussions with management on claims to provide strategic direction
Benefits
Comprehensive employee health services
Access to ongoing training and development
Support for advancing professional qualifications in occupational health
Collaboration with a range of internal departments and external partners
Participation in audit processes and compliance monitoring
Full Job Description
Description
Position at JBS USA
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for coordinating, managing, planning and developing policies and procedures to provide high quality employee health services that meet all internal and external requirements.
Through oversight by the Company Medical Director and the Corporate Safety and Health Director, development and maintain standard medical treatment protocols and equipment/supplies to support those protocols.
Assures collection, monitoring and reporting of data and health information practices to assure proper custodianship of employee health records and trends analysis as well as all required regulatory reporting.
Assures effective case management through excellent communication with appropriate internal (Legal, Safety and Risk groups) and external contacts, timely and relevant medical specialty assessments and organizational strategies which maximize employee health and productivity. This will include training on enhancing local medical provider interaction and relationships.
Assist in the performance evaluation of the Occupational Health Departments through on-site and desk audits as well as the development and ongoing distribution of the Occupational Health scorecard.
Monitors activities for and ensures compliance with laws, government regulations, OSHA requirements and JBS policies.
Oversee TPA administration and management of workers' compensation claims
Collect and analyze workers' compensation data to evaluate performance of Company safety, health, and claims management goals
Work closely with site teams and Third Party Administrator on new and existing WC claims
Continuous communication with Risk Manager, Third Party Administrator, WC Managers, Safety Managers, Occupational Health Nurses etc.
Leading claims calls with WC managers, site teams, and counsel as needed to provide meaningful direction and leadership on non-litigated and litigated claims.
Audit coordination over insurance and employee benefits accounts
Coordinate communication with Corporate and plant safety and operations personnel regarding compliance with new insurance programs
Coordinate access to facilities as required by insurance brokers or underwriters or safety engineering/loss prevention personnel
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, with certification in Occupational or Public Health OR Master's degree or Ph. D. in Public Health preferred. Associate of Science RN with experience considered.
Five to seven years of progressive responsible professional and management experience in a large occupational or ambulatory health care facility.
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse Requried
5 years' previous experience with a Workers' Compensation self-insured program or workers' compensation coverage program involving large claim, multinational, high deductible (self-insured retention) multiline coverage is preferred
Claims handling expertise
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with various levels of management
Ability to manage competing projects while maintaining focus on "big picture"
Experience with Safety and Health Data collection and system administration preferred.
