PART-TIME PLANT NURSE (VALDOSTA MILL)

Principal Accountabilities

• Manage spirometry and hearing conservation programs, including yearly audiometric testing of all employees.
• Work with the contract physician to provide medical services to employees.
• Serve as company representative for Workers Compensation, alcohol and drug testing, and return-to-work programs.
• Conducts new hire orientation regarding the safety department, including eye exams for glasses, hearing tests, and reviews and documents the employee's needs to report prescriptions and non-prescription medications that may affect the employee's ability to work.
• Provides regular first aid, CPR, and blood-borne pathogen training, including Hep B program management.
• Manage health services for all employees and provide first aid & emergency services as needed.
• Participate on safety teams, including HazMat, Emergency Response, etc.
• Organizes, stocks, and maintains treatment room and first aid kits; maintains emergency treatment equipment.
• Establishes and maintains medical record files relative to group and workers' compensation insurance for all employees.
• Maintain spreadsheets with HR for workers compensation, FMLA, and disability cases; acting as a liaison between the company, employee, physician, and third-party workers compensation to ensure satisfactory progress in the patient’s condition.
• Recommends and develops programs for employee wellness, disease prevention, and detection.
• Maintains wellness board monthly with fresh topics.
• Review, update, and maintain essential job function reports.
• Responsible for monitoring, scheduling, and communicating annual HazMat physicals, coordinating with the occupational physician.
• Utilize a corporate task management program to track completion of critical activities.

Position Requirements

• Education: Must be licensed as a registered nurse in Georgia and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Abilities/Skills: Excellent organizational, computer (MS Office), interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills required. Must have the ability to work well with others in a team environment. Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR, audiometric technician, and spirometry certification. Must be flexible with work hours and be available by phone during off-hours. Excellent time management skills are required to use time effectively to accomplish responsibilities. Must have the ability to set high personal standards of performance and goals, while working under minimal supervision.

Position Preferred Requirements

• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of occupational health experience required. Must have experience with Workers Compensation and OSHA.