Nurse (LPN)

Smithfield Foods•Monmouth, IL

About The Position

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now! Your Opportunity Assists in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of health maintenance and health education programs in the plant. Provides professional nursing care for the comfort and well-being of employees. Prepares and maintains patient clinical records. Assists in evaluating occupational health and safety efforts and recommends changes. Participates in continuing education to update knowledge of occupational health and safety, including legal regulations applicable to health and safety. Maintains OSHA reporting requirements, tracking of all on the job injuries and maintains a working relationship with the insurance carrier for Worker's Compensation.

Requirements

Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure from the accrediting State government agency in the State of practice, or licensure from an accrediting State government agency in a State that reciprocates licensure through a multi-state compact.
Current certification in First Aid, CPR and AED.
Working knowledge of state workers compensation law.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Good decision maker and ability to perform in stressful situations.
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

Instructor certification desirable.
Background in trauma nursing, Emergency Room, or critical care area, preferred.
Bilingual, preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists in the administration of Worker’s Compensation.
Initiates and follows up on workers compensation claims, documents treatment plan.
Serves as liaison with insurance carrier, health provider, and company.
Understands workers compensation law to be prepared to participate in workers compensation hearings and mediations.
Assesses employee illness and injuries and administers appropriate initial and follow up treatment.
Makes medical referrals, as needed.
Provides and participates in employee health promotion activities.
Documents treatment, initiates accident investigation reports, establishes and maintains employee health records.
Completes the pre-placement screening process to include review of health history.
Completes physical assessments and hearing tests.
Administers Return to Work physicals.