NURSE(LPN)/SAFETY & HEALTH SPECIALIST-3rd

Occupational Health Marshville, North Carolina


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.
* 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.
  
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