Wayne Farms
Occupational Health Nurse-RN - 3rd Shift
Alabama - Decatur Prepared Foods Plant
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 hours ago
ExcelPatient CareLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeOSHA
About the role
- PRIMARY FUNCTION: Occupational Health Nurse-RN provides focused nursing care through the assessment and treatment of occupational related illnesses and injuries within a poultry complex.
Responsibilities
- Partner with workers compensation adjuster, case managers and providers involved in the provision of care to injured employees for all worker compensation related injuries/ illnesses to resolve claims in a timely manner
- Lead ergonomics initiatives, analyze injury data, identify trends and implement improvement efforts. Manage the Ergonomics Job Measurement System.
- Manage respiratory protection, first responder and blood borne pathogen programs for employees
- Perform additional relevant duties as assigned
Requirements
- Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory
- Ability to work unusual shifts (holidays, weekends and extended ) as needed
- Ability to move about the facilities in hot/ dusty or cold/ humid and noisy environments as needed
Skills
- Minimum three (3) years' nursing experience; occupational health experience preferred
- Knowledge and understanding of OSHA standards and recordkeeping requirements
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experienced in Workers Compensation administration and case management within a manufacturing plant preferred
- Ability to keep sensitive information confidential and to appropriately handle critical situations with tact and diplomacy
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment using excellent organizational skills and precise attention to detail
- Must possess a strong customer-centric attitude, high energy level and a strong sense of urgency
Compensation
- This role maintains Federal, State, and company recordkeeping for OSHA and Workers' Compensation, completes post-offer drug screening and reviews medical histories and other required forms.
Benefits
- Occupational Health Nurse-RN provides focused nursing care through the assessment and treatment of occupational related illnesses and injuries within a poultry complex.
- This role maintains Federal, State, and company recordkeeping for OSHA and Workers' Compensation, completes post-offer drug screening and reviews medical histories and other required forms.
- Review post offer medical history with the employee, assess any concerns and make recommendations for referral according to established protocol
- Consults with Corporate/Regional Occupational Health Managers or and refers cases to a higher level of care when indicated.
- Assist with medical cost management through early identification, treatment and follow up nursing care for all injuries and illnesses
- Utilize an electronic medical record to maintain accurate injury, OSHA and workers compensation recordkeeping through timely documentation of all interactions, clinical care and case management activities.
- Develop wellness initiatives and programs that align with company goals and direction
- Conduct new hire orientation related to safety/medical
- Advise, coach and educate employees on preventative health and wellness
- Maintain adequate medical supplies for the facility, order supplies as needed
- None. This is an individual contributor role with required competencies: Functional/Technical Skills, Action Oriented, Problem Solving, Learning on the Fly, and Interpersonal Savvy
- EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS:
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