Licensed Practical Nurse - A Shift

Average range of Pay:  $23.00- $26.00/hr

Days/Hours of Position: 4-10 hour days w/1 Saturday/month

Occupational health nursing is the specialty practice that delivers health and safety programs and services to workers and worker populations.  The practice focuses on promotion and restoration of health, prevention of illness and injury, and protection from work-related and environmental hazards.

JOB SUMMARY:  This position is responsible for providing primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses; assisting with required health assessments for specified programs; conducting required screening tests such as drug and alcohol testing, spirometry testing or audiometric testing; maintaining OSHA, state and employee health records; adhering to the highest standard of confidentiality; participating in plant safety and ergonomic programs; assisting with health promotion, education and training programs; identifying and assisting with workers' compensation cases and assisting with maintenance and documentation of workers' compensation files; and performing other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Current unrestricted state license as a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse required.

Experience: Prefer 1+ years’ experience in a nursing field.  Clinical hours can be acceptable for graduate nurses.

Computer Skills: Basic computer skills. Ability to work with an electronic medical documentation system.

Other Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills and strong problem solving and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements: Physical requirements include walking through the plant to ensure team member and supervisor compliance with prescribed modified restricted duty requirements. This will include walking up steps and using ladders.

Travel:  Occasional travel to local clinic/hospital

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No