Description :
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Located in Moline, Illinois, the Deere & Company World Headquarters is both a busy administrative hub, and a tangible symbol of the company's values. On a 1,400 acre campus, along with several satellite locations, the World Headquarters houses the executive and administrative staffs of Deere's divisions, along with a variety of company-wide functions such as communications, finance, supply management, information technology and human resources. With more than 2,400 employees, this diverse population also provides organizational and strategic support for the company. From satellite mapping technology in the Agricultural Equipment division and GPS locator systems for construction equipment, to global interconnectivity across parts distribution networks —employees at the World Headquarters help strengthen the cause of progress throughout the enterprise. Appropriately, the Deere & Company World Headquarters stands in the city where John Deere opened his first factory in 1848. Both practically and symbolically, these facilities act as a foundation on which rests the rich and diverse history, culture, and organization of the global enterprise that is John Deere. View location information to learn more about the area.
One of the benefits of working at John Deere is our comprehensive career development program. Our employees' internal resumes are accessible on-line by managers and human resources, allowing them to match employee interests with company needs—in short, getting the right people in the right jobs, at the right time.
John Deere World Headquarters-Moline, Illinois is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse to implement an effective occupational health program. In this position, you will:
Under general direction of facility's physician, has responsibility for implementing an effective occupational health program.
Assists in development and implementation of procedures and programs to comply with regulatory and company standards.
Provides initial assessment of workplace injuries and illnesses and appropriate treatment or referral.
Provides case management for workplace injuries and illnesses to ensure appropriate care to minimize lost time and ensure safe and timely return to work.
Collaborates with occupational and environmental health and safety management to carry out the objectives of the occupational health service.
Directs and supervises the occupational health staff to carry out the objectives of the occupational health service.
Provides case management for injuries and illnesses to ensure appropriate care in order to minimize time away from work and ensure safe and timely return to work.
Provides initial assessment of injuries and illnesses and appropriate treatment or referral to minimize time away from work.
Conducts jobsite visits and ergonomic evaluations and makes recommendations to Safety Department, supervisors and the Ergonomics Committee.
Maintains the accident reporting log (example would be OSHA Log) and reports occupational injuries and illnesses to Safety Department.
Plans and executes programs and reviews policies and procedures for health care and education, accident prevention, and evaluation of the work environment in accordance with overall program guidelines.
Actively participates in meetings with members and/or teams from departments such as Safety, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Ergonomics, Occupational Health and Safety, and Quality Assurance/Improvement.
Education
Bachelor's Degree, Registered Nurse licensed in Illinois.
Required Skills and Experience
Demonstrated Supervisory experience (1 to 3 years) within Medical/Healthcare field.
Ability to communicate and work with people of all levels effectively.
Ability to administer first aid treatment or evaluate and refer for advanced medical attention as required.
Desired Skills and Experience
Occupational Health nursing experience preferred; secondary preference is 1-3 years of Emergency or Intensive Care nursing experience
Certification in Occupational Health, Case Management, audiometery and spirometry preferred.
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines. They may vary from position to position.