Occupational Health Nurse

As an Occupational Health Nurse for Sentry you will provide comprehensive health, wellness and safety services to our associates. You will act as a resource and an advocate for both the associate and the company to encourage the success of optimal health and well-being within the company.

What You’ll Do

Sentry looks to you to perform the duties of our medical department to help encourage and ensure the health of our associates.  You also will administer and monitor various health service programs while providing medical treatments and counsel. 

Additionally you’ll:

• Effectively approve and case manage medical leaves eligible for Family Medical Leave and Disability Pay Continuation benefit. Qualifies associate’s absences through review of health care provider records and interviewing associates.
• Determine if associate's disability qualifies under the American Disability Act by reviewing medical documentation.
• Lead the interactive process by proposing accommodation possibilities to business management. Coordinate development and implementation of the agreed upon accommodations.
• Provide emergency, acute and chronic treatment for work related and nonwork-related illness, injuries and health conditions to associates and Board Members. Evaluate injured and ill associates face to face or telephonically and implements appropriate nursing care and referral.
• Adhere to OSHA standards and maintain compliance within the Bloodborne Pathogen Program, Hearing Conservation and Respiratory Protection Programs.
• Engage in Accident/Incident follow-up, including state and federal records filing for work related injury/illness. Acts as liaison between employee, workers’ compensation carrier and Sentry. Maintain OSHA compliant recordkeeping for occupational injuries/illness.
• Train First Aid Team members in First Aid/CPR/AED usage. Coordinate medical emergency response programs and First Aid Teams within all Sentry office having 25 or more associates. Coordinate with local community emergency resources.
• Coordinate and administer a variety of education and preventative programs for associates
• Collaborate with other onsite resources (onsite clinic professionals, physical therapy, ergonomist) to support associates in need of these services.
• Act as a liaison between Human Resources, management, associates and the Employee Assistance Program (Sentry Work Life Resources).
• Assist in developing new procedures where a standard practice is not established and may work with legal, human resources and management in development. 

What it Takes

• Bachelors Degree
• 2-5 years of related work experience.
• A BSN degree and/or certification in Occupational Health Nursing preferred
• American Red Cross First Aid/AED Instructor Certification is required.
• Licensed registered nurse in the state of Wisconsin.
• Experience in one or more of the following - knowledge of ADA, FMLA, workers' compensation, blood-borne pathogens, audiometric testing, EAP programs, pulmonary testing, OSHA, pandemic planning and support, ergonomics, and regulatory compliance.
• Travel to field offices via company car or plane.

What You’ll Receive

At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you’ll receive.

• Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid work model. Monday and Friday work from home if you choose to, Tuesday through Thursday in office.
• Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office.
• 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
• Extensive Work-Life Resources to lend a helping hand.
• Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.
• Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU).

About Sentry:

We take great pride in making Forbes’ list of America’s Best Midsize Employers since 2017. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction.

Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we’re one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We’re rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.

Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.

Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await!

Casey Van Der Geest

Casey.VanDerGeest@sentry.com 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.