Plant Nurse (Night Shift)

Koch Foods; Mosheim (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401k savings plan

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance policy

On-the-job training

Promotional career opportunities

Personal protective equipment provided

Job summary

Koch Foods in Mosheim, TN is seeking a 2nd Shift Occupational Health Nurse/Coordinating Health Specialist. The role includes providing medical care, supporting safety managers, and managing worker health programs in a production environment.

The candidate should hold an LPN license or EMT/Paramedic certification, and COHN certification or willingness to obtain it. Prior occupational health experience and knowledge of OSHA/ADA/FMLA regulations are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license or EMT/Paramedic certification.
• COHN certification or willingness to obtain.
• Experience in occupational health environment preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee health information.
• Knowledge of OSHA, ADA, FMLA regulations.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care ranging from minor incidents to first aid response.
• Support Safety Managers in coordinating health services.
• Maintain workers' compensation information and schedule medical visits/transport.
• Coordinate pre-employment physicals and drug testing.
• Develop and implement employee health and wellness programs.
• Maintain relationship with local occupational health clinic.
• Manage hearing conservation, heat stress, and safety training programs.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Skills

LPN or EMT certification

COHN certification or willingness

Occupational health experience

Confidentiality of health information

Communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Nursing licensure or equivalent

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!