Plant Nurse

Koch Foods, Inc.; Fort Oglethorpe (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Savings Plan

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

On-the-Job Training

Weekly Pay Check

Job summary

Koch Foods, Inc. is seeking an on-site Occupational Health Nurse for the 3rd shift (11 PM–7 AM) to provide medical care, support Safety Managers, and manage health services.

You will coordinate workers' compensation, pre-employment testing, and health programs, while maintaining confidentiality and OSHA-regulated practices. The role requires an active RN or LPN license and COHN certification or willingness to obtain, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Current RN or LPN license required.
• COHN certification or willingness to obtain.
• Prior occupational health experience preferred.
• Ability to ensure confidentiality of employee health information.
• Knowledge of OSHA, ADA, FMLA regulations.
• Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care ranging from minor incidents to acting as a first responder.
• Support and assist Safety Managers in coordinating and managing health services.
• Maintain workers' compensation information for claims and help schedule doctor visits and transportation.
• Coordinate and perform pre-employment physicals and drug testing (post-offer, accident, and random).
• Develop and implement employee health and wellness programs such as health assessments, immunization programs, medical care, wellness education, counseling, etc.
• Maintain active ongoing relationship with local occupational health clinic.
• Manage hearing conservation, heat stress, respiratory protection and ergonomics programs including training delivery.
• All other relevant duties to the job.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

RN or LPN license

COHN certification or plan to obtain

Job description

Description

THIS IS A 3RD SHIFT POSITION WITH TYPICAL WORK HOURS OF 11 PM TO 7 AM.

• Provide medical care ranging from minor incidents to acting as a first responder.
• Support and assist Safety Managers in coordinating and managing health services.
• Maintain workers compensation information for claims, and help schedule doctor visits and transportation.
• Coordinate and perform pre-employment physicals and drug testing (post-offer, accident, and random).
• Develop and implement employee health and wellness programs such as health assessments, immunization programs, medical care, wellness education, counseling, etc.
• Maintain active and positive ongoing relationship with local occupational health clinic.
• Manage hearing conservation, heat stress, respiratory protection and ergonomics programs including development and delivery of employee training.
• All other relevant duties to the job.

Shift

3rd Shift

Description

THIS IS A 3RD SHIFT POSITION WITH TYPICAL WORK HOURS OF 11 PM TO 7 AM.

• Provide medical care ranging from minor incidents to acting as a first responder.
• Support and assist Safety Managers in coordinating and managing health services.
• Maintain workers compensation information for claims, and help schedule doctor visits and transportation.
• Coordinate and perform pre-employment physicals and drug testing (post-offer, accident, and random).
• Develop and implement employee health and wellness programs such as health assessments, immunization programs, medical care, wellness education, counseling, etc.
• Maintain active and positive ongoing relationship with local occupational health clinic.
• Manage hearing conservation, heat stress, respiratory protection and ergonomics programs including development and delivery of employee training.
• All other relevant duties to the job.

Requirements

Current Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) required. Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) certification or willingness to obtain. Prior occupational health experience within a similar environment preferred. Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) certification or willingness to obtain. Ability to ensure confidentiality of employee health information. Knowledge of OSHA, ADA, FMLA regulations. Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent utilization of office equipment and/or computers.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Exposure to noise (>85 decibels), CO2, and moving production lines.
• Possible exposure to heat (99°F, 37°C) and cold (45°F, 4°C).
• Possible exposure to wet and cold environment.
• Work around live and/or raw animal odors.

Benefits Information

• Benefits Eligibility Varies
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Savings Plan
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• FREE $25,000 life insurance policy with additional life insurance programs available
• Company Sponsored Purchasing Program
• Perks & Bonuses: On-the-Job Training Provided Weekly Pay Check Promotional Career Opportunities
• All required Personal Protection Equipment is provided
• Company Cook-Outs, Safety Rewards, Giveaways, etc.
• Come be a part of a Family Oriented Company that offers so much more!