NURSE -LPN/RN 3RD SHIFT

About the Role

The LPN/RN is responsible for direct care of employees under the direct supervision of the Occupational Health Manager. Safety is a top priority, with a focus on providing compassionate, quality care while adhering to all state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for employees according to medical directives and within the scope of practice and regulations of the State Nurse Practice Act.
• Adhere to all state and federal regulations including OSHA and Worker's Compensation.
• Notify Occupational Health Manager of any pertinent physical and/or emotional changes in symptoms presented by employees.
• Adhere to health management protocols as directed.
• Participate in health and safety teaching of employees.
• Assist with transportation of employees in emergency situations.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with workers, departmental staff, complex management, supervisory staff, local health care providers, and third-party administrators (TPA).
• Include health and safety education in all areas of worker involvement.
• Frequently visit process lines and areas of the facility to observe employees for ergonomically correct working positions and potentially hazardous conditions.
• Assist managers and supervisors in identifying appropriate alternate or transitional duty job tasks that meet employees' abilities and medical restrictions.
• Observe daily employees on alternate or transitional duty at their workstations while performing restricted job tasks.
• Acquire and maintain knowledge of poultry industry technology in relation to health and safety.
• Conduct all functions within the scope of quality care and utilization of cost containment measures.
• Maintain accurate recordkeeping according to OSHA regulations and company policies.
• Provide appropriate documentation of all care provided in a manner that meets legal requirements and ensures continuity of care and confidentiality.
• Comply with all requirements of the Bloodborne Pathogen standard and company policy.
• Promote the development of an appropriate image of the company's commitment to the protection of worker health.
• Conduct additional work task assignments in a professional and effective manner.
• Conduct all assigned job tasks within legal, ethical, and moral standards of care.
• Adhere to HIPAA compliance regarding the confidentiality of employee health information.
• Observe and enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating effectively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams.
• Participate in process improvement and problem-solving utilizing continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma.
• Recognize and act on incidents and safety risks, consistently practicing and enforcing safe work habits.

Requirements

• LPN: Graduate of a state-approved practical nursing program.
• RN: Graduate of a school of nursing accredited by the State Board of Nursing.
• Current license, certification, or completion of program required to practice as an Occupational Health Professional.
• Minimum of one year of experience in practice following graduation, certification, or program.
• Effective written and oral communication skills; English proficiency is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Completed a Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course within the previous year.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills.

Physical Qualifications

• Ability to walk through complex areas, including stairways.
• Ability to perform CPR, including positioning victims, providing respirations, and chest compressions.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to assist injured employees into a wheelchair or onto a stretcher.
• Fine manipulation of hands and fingers.
• Visual and hearing acuity.

Schedule

Monday through Friday with occasional Saturday work and rotating call for weekends and holidays or as needed.