Nurse -Lpn/Rn 2Nd Shift

Jbs Usa•Grand Island, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN/RN is responsible for the direct care of employees of JBS under the direct supervision of the Occupational Health Manager. At JBS, Safety Is a Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

Requirements

LPN-Graduate of a state approved practical nursing program, required or RN-Graduate of a school of nursing accredited by the State Board of Nurse
Current license, certification, or completion of program required to practice as Occupational Health Professional
Experience in practice following graduation, certification or program for a minimum period of one year
Ability for effective written and oral communication
English Proficiency is a requirement and needed.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Completed a Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Course (CPR) within the previous year
Basic computer knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care for employees of the Complex according to medical directive and within the scope of practice and regulations of the State Nurse Practice Act.
Provide compassionate, quality care to the employees.
Adhere to all state and federal regulations including OSHA, Worker's Compensation, etc.
Notify Occupational Health Manager of any pertinent physical and/or emotional changes in symptoms presented by employees.
Adhere to health management protocols as directed.
Participate in health and safety teaching of employees.
Assist with transportation of employees in emergency situations.
Establish and maintain a good working relationship with workers to establish confidence and cooperation in health care provided.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with departmental staff, complex management, supervisory staff, local health care providers, and third part administrator (TPA).
Include health and safety education in all areas of worker involvement.
Frequently visit process lines and areas of the facility to observe employees for ergonomically correct working positions and potentially hazardous conditions.
Assist managers and supervisors in identifying appropriate alternate or transitional duty job tasks, which meet employees’ abilities and medical restrictions.
Observe daily employees on alternate or transitional duty at their workstations while doing their restricted job tasks.
Acquire and maintain knowledge of poultry industry technology in relationship to health and safety.
Conduct all functions within scope of quality care and utilization of cost containment measure.
Maintain accurate recordkeeping according to OSHA regulations and Pilgrim's policies.
Provide appropriate documentation of all care provided in a manner that meets legal requirements and provides continuity of care and confidentiality.
Comply with all requirements of Bloodborne Pathogen standard and company policy.
Promote the development of an appropriate image of the company's commitment for the protection of worker health.
Conduct any additional work task assignments in a professional and effective manner.
Conduct all assigned job tasks within legal, ethical and moral standards of care.
Adhere to HIPAA compliance of confidentiality of employee's health information.
Observe & enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.
Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams.
Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies such as Six Sigma, and participates in or supports the E$P program.
Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks.
Consistently practices, and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization.