Plant Nurse (Night Shift)

Koch Foods, Inc.; Newport (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k Savings Plan

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Koch Foods, Inc. in Newport, Tennessee, is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Nurse (LPN) or EMT/Paramedic with COHN certification or willingness to obtain it to support health services on the 2nd shift.

Responsibilities include on-site medical care, pre-employment physicals, drug testing, wellness programs, and maintaining workers’ compensation records, while collaborating with Safety Managers and the local occupational health clinic.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license or Certified EMT/Paramedic.
• COHN certification or willingness to obtain.
• Occupational health experience preferred.
• 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 first responder.
• Support Safety Managers in coordinating health services.
• Maintain workers compensation information and schedule doctor visits.
• 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, respiratory protection and ergonomics training.
• All other relevant duties to the job.

Skills

LPN license

Emergency Medical Tech

Confidentiality

OSHA knowledge

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

COHN certification

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.

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!