Staff Licensed Practical Nurse - 1st shift
Perdue Farms · Sioux City, IA · 4 days ago
HealthcareFull-time
Summary
Support the health and well-being of our associates by delivering high quality clinical care in a fast-paced work environment.
Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide first aid and triage for non-occupational and occupational injuries and illnesses.
- Demonstrate strong documentation skills for completeness and accuracy.
- Cook up off-site referrals, urgent care, or emergency services when necessary.
- Coordinate return-to-work and fit-for-duty evaluations as directed.
- Conduct post-incident follow-up and monitor recovery progress.
- Maintain OSHA-compliant documentation and injury logs.
- Ensure medical records are maintained in accordance with HIPAA standards.
- Participate in internal safety audits and inspections.
- Conduct periodic health screenings.
- Conduct components of the Medical Surveillance Programs, i.e. Bloodborne Pathogen standards, Hearing conservation programs, Vision, Respiratory protection programs, etc.
- Support vaccination programs (e.g., influenza, tetanus).
- Assist with ergonomic assessments in collaboration with Safety.
- Communicate work restrictions clearly to supervisors and HR.
- Partner with safety and operations to reduce lost-time injuries.
- Track and trend injury data for prevention initiatives.
- Educate employees on injury prevention, chronic disease and self-care.
- Support employee wellness initiatives focused on musculoskeletal health, hydration, and injury prevention.
- Provide health education related to repetitive motion, cold environments, knife safety, and PPE use.
- Participate in safety huddles and toolbox talks.
Minimum Education And Experience
- Successful completion of an approved practical nursing program or college program or associate’s degree in a related field.
- 2 - 4 years related work experience (occupational health, urgent care, ER, or industrial setting preferred).
- Active LPN license in good standing (state-specific).
- Current certification in CPR in good standing.
- Good verbal and written communication skills, clinical judgment, triage skills and strong documentation accuracy.
- Ability to work independently in a manufacturing environment.
Preferred Education And Experience
- Phlebotomy skills.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Physical Requirements And Environmental Factors
- Position is active and requires movement throughout the processing plant and surrounding environments of the off-site facilities such as feed mills, hatchery, distribution center, and farms.
- Must be able to see, touch, smell & record findings in writing or electronically.
- Manual dexterity for clinical procedures.
- Have the ability to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
- Have the ability to respond as needed to medical emergencies in all areas of the complex.
- Majority of work in office or clinic setting, as well as inter-facility & external environmental conditions (e.g. noise levels, changes in temperature, humidity, etc.).
- May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
- May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db. to 110 db.
- May be exposed to dust, feathers, and all chemicals used in poultry processing facility.
- You must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Pay
Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.