NURSE(LPN)/SAFETY & HEALTH SPECIALIST-3rd
Description
This role will be considered of: 25% LPN duties & 75% Safety & Health duties
Description
Nurse - LPN - Night shift
At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Delivers direct care for employees at site according to medical directives within the scope of practice and regulations of the State Nurse Practice Act in the applied state.
*Delivers direct care for employees at site according to medical directives within the scope of practice and regulations of the State Nurse Practice Act in the applied state.
* Adheres to health management policies, protocols, medical directives, and physician standing orders according to scope of practice.
*Provides compassionate, quality care to employees.
*Adheres to all state and federal regulations including OSHA, Worker's Compensation, etc. Adheres to HIPAA compliance of confidentiality of employees' personal health information.
*Participates in health and safety teaching of employees.
*Establishes and maintains good working relationships with departmental staff, complex management, supervisory staff, local healthcare providers, and third party administrator (TPA).
*Conducts all assigned and additional job tasks within legal, ethical, and moral standards of care in a professional and effective manner.
*Maintains accurate documentation and assists in departmental medical records upkeep. Provides appropriate documentation of all care provided in a professional and effective manner.
*Keeps department clean and orderly.
*Notifies Occupational Health Manager and designee of any pertinent physical and emotional changes of symptoms presented by employees.
*Other duties as assigned.
*May require availability outside of normal business hours.
*May require travel.
Safety and Health Specialist
GENERAL SUMMARY:
This position will be responsible for providing guidance, direction and leadership to the site’s safety process. At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Investigate all near misses, first aid cases, recordables, lost day injuries, and vehicular accidents within 24 hours, as well as track closure on all recommendations.
- Spend time being visible in the processing plant and other site locations.
- Conduct periodic safety and health audits and track findings to ensure closure.
- Conduct authorized training for the following topics: Powered Industrial Trucks, Lockout Tagout, Fall Protection, Respiratory Protection, Confined Space Entry, and other topics as assigned.
- Enter information into accident, training completion, and corrective action databases accurately and in a timely manner.
- Provide training support to the organization and ensure all required monthly training is completed as scheduled.
BASIC SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least three years of directly related experience in an industrial environment
- Ability to accurately record and communicate safety incidences to complex management
- Must have a solid knowledge of OSHA and safety regulations
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; SAP experience a plus
- Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred
- Must be able to work varying shifts and weekends as needed
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or GED. Associate Degree of Nursing or Diploma Nursing Degree required. BASIC
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
Typically requires a minimum of 1 year of experience.
Must be on call one weekend a month.
Must be able to work other hours/shifts as needed.
Typically requires a minimum of 1 year of experience.
Must be on call one weekend a month.
Must be able to work other hours/shifts as needed.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION:
Current LPN license in state of employment. Must obtain certification in urine drug screen and breath alcohol collections. Current CPR/First Aid/AED card required.
EOE/Vet/Disabled
EOE/Vet/Disabled