Plant Nurse (Night Shift)

kochfoods; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Foods in Morristown, TN is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse (LPN or EMT/Paramedic) to provide medical care ranging from minor incidents to first responders within the facility.

The role supports Safety Managers, maintains workers' comp data, and coordinates pre-employment screenings and drug testing, while developing employee health and wellness programs and training in safety topics.

Qualifications

• LPN license required or EMT/Paramedic certification.
• COHN certification required or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care from minor incidents to first responder level in workplace.
• Support Safety Managers in coordinating health services.
• Maintain workers' compensation information and schedule doctor visits/transportation.
• Coordinate pre-employment physicals and drug testing (post-offer, accident, random).
• Develop and implement employee health/wellness programs (assessments, immunizations, counseling).
• Maintain relationship with local occupational health clinic.
• Manage hearing conservation, heat stress, respiratory protection and ergonomics training.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

LPN license

COHN certification

Emergency medical credentials (EMT/Paramedic)

Job 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.

• 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.