Plant Nurse (Night Shift)

Koch Foods; Bybee (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

On-the-Job Training Provided

Career advancement opportunities

Company-sponsored purchasing program

Job summary

Koch Foods in Bybee, TN is seeking an on-site Occupational Health Nurse. The role covers medical care for incidents, first aid, and coordinating health services for employees.

You will manage workers' compensation records, schedule medical visits and drug testing, and develop wellness programs. Collaboration with the local occupational health clinic is essential, as are programs for hearing conservation, heat stress, and safety training.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or EMT/Paramedic.
• COHN certification or willingness to obtain.
• Prior occupational health experience preferred.
• Ability to keep employee health information confidential.
• Knowledge of OSHA, ADA, FMLA regulations.
• Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care ranging from minor incidents to first aid support.
• Support Safety Managers in coordinating health services.
• Maintain workers' compensation information and arrange doctor visits/transport.
• Coordinate pre-employment physicals and drug testing (post-offer, incident, random).
• Develop and implement employee health and wellness programs.
• Maintain relationship with local occupational health clinic.
• Manage hearing conservation, heat stress, respiratory protection and ergonomics training.
• All other relevant duties to the job.

Skills

LPN

EMT/Paramedic

COHN certification

Confidentiality

OSHA/ADA/FMLA knowledge

Customer service

Communication

Education

LPN license

COHN certification (or willingness)

Job description

Shift

2nd Shift

Description

• 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 Practical Nurse (LPN) required OR Certified EMT, Paramedic, etc.
• 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!