Occupational Health Nurse (Assistant)

American Foods Group, LLC • Wright City, MO

24d • Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Health Nurse Assistant will support the Occupational Health Nurse in ensuring the health and safety of employees within the workplace. This role involves assisting with clinical care, managing health and safety records, and supporting the implementation of wellness programs. The assistant will play a key role in maintaining a healthy work environment and providing initial responses to workplace health concerns.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Degree in nursing, athletic training, sports science, or another related field
• 3+ years’ experience in an industrial or medical setting
• Able to communicate with all levels of employees, from upper management to hourly employees. Responsible for driving a consistent message throughout the organization
• Ability to do the right thing when no one is looking and strength to stand up when situations arise that put people or the environment at risk
• Position will have access to medical records and must be able to keep confidential information secure
• Knowledge of nursing practices (first aid, wound treatment, etc) and knowledge of physical training (stretching, work hardening, strength training)
• Drives continuous improvement, knowing that even small improvements contribute to the success of the organization

Nice To Haves

• CPR and first aid
• Ergonomics experience
• Experience leading a health and wellness program

Responsibilities

• Promote health and safety and help employees cope with illnesses and injuries.
• Provide employee education on ergonomics and stretching
• Evaluate patients for potential care.
• Take vital signs, provide first aid and triage
• Collaborate with physicians, hospital, and other outside healthcare to provide care for employee
• Pre-employment medical history interviews
• Monitor and maintain medical supplies
• Coordinate return to work for employees, including communicating restrictions.
• Perform hearing exams and maintain testing records
• Perform functional analysis testing of new and existing employees
• Assist with ergonomic evaluations and help develop improvements for job functions

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package for you and your family.
• Excellent benefit plan. Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k, Long & Short Term Disability, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level