Plant Nurse

Koch Foods, Inc. • Chattanooga, TN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a 3rd shift position with typical work hours of 11 PM to 7 AM. The Plant Nurse will provide medical care ranging from minor incidents to acting as a first responder. They will support and assist Safety Managers in coordinating and managing health services, maintain workers compensation information for claims, and help schedule doctor visits and transportation. The role involves coordinating and performing pre-employment physicals and drug testing (post-offer, accident, and random). Additionally, the Plant Nurse will develop and implement employee health and wellness programs such as health assessments, immunization programs, medical care, wellness education, and counseling. They will maintain an active and positive ongoing relationship with the local occupational health clinic and manage hearing conservation, heat stress, respiratory protection, and ergonomics programs, including the development and delivery of employee training. All other relevant duties to the job are also included.

Requirements

• Current Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior occupational health experience within a similar environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree