Staff Position

Plant Occupational Health Nurse
Koch Foods
Chattanooga, TN

$21-38/hour
Posted 2 days agoFrom the web

Description

Plant Nurse


THIS IS A 3RD SHIFT POSITION WITH TYPICAL WORK HOURS OF 11 PM TO 7 AM.

  • 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.
  • Current Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) required.
  • Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) certification or willingness to obtain.
  • Prior occupational health experience within a similar environment preferred.
  • 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.

Pay

Average Tennessee Staff Position Pay

$28.89/hour

The average salary for a Occupational Health is 37% lower than the US average of $40.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.