Industrial Nurse

Company: National Beef Packing Co., LLC
Location: Ames
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

Find your future at Iowa Premium! - -Iowa Premium, a National Beef Company in Tama, Iowa, is looking for a qualified professional to join our team as an Industrial Nurse. With competitive pay and benefits, safe and stable work, and an environment that is caring and supportive, Iowa Premium could become your next career move! - -Competitive wages and benefits:

• Family-friendly benefits including health, vision and dental
• 401K Retirement Plan with company match
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Meat Purchase Sales
• Paid Life InsuranceFor more information on Iowa Premium, Industrial Nurse responsibilities include but are not limited to: -This position is responsible for providing first aid and emergency care for occupational injuries and illness, performing required pre-employment physicals and drug screens and record-keeping -and documentation of visits to health services. -Essential Functions:
  • Provides first aid and medical treatment as needed and provides initial assessment of on the job injuries and illnesses and refers for further evaluation as necessary
  • Conducts pre-employment physicals including fitness for duty examinations, workers compensation checks and drug screens.
  • Maintains employee health records and prepares accident reports.
  • Conducts accident investigations to determine cause of common injuries and illnesses.
  • Communicate safety concerns to appropriate managers.
  • Provides case management of all workers compensation cases and follow-up through return to work, restricted duty, and transitional work to regular duty.
  • Assist company doctor during weekly clinic hours.
  • Maintains first-aid kits, and orders medical supplies as needed.
  • Maintains and safeguards confidentiality of employee health information and health records.
  • Conducts workplace assessments with regard to health issues and exposure follow-up.
  • Assists with implementation of health promotion strategies including group and individual health education activities.
  • Pre-employment and annual hearing testing
  • Other duties as assignedThis is a safety sensitive position. - This is an on-site -position.Qualified candidates for the Industrial Nurse position should possess the following:
    • Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
    • Minimum 3 years nursing experience. Experience in occupational health or emergency nursing preferred
    • Knowledge of case management, workers' compensation and OSHA regulations preferred.
    • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communications skills and ability to deal effectively with a variety of people and situations.
    • Ability to handle confidential information with great sensitivity.
    • Ability to work with limited supervision and high motivation.
    • Ability to work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
    • Strong computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel and HRIS system).
    • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
    • Knowledge of audiometric hearing testing and daily calibrations a plus but not mandatoryApplicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.Iowa Premium, a National Beef Company, is dedicated to being the premier supplier of premium family farm-raised corn-fed Black Angus beef. Our employees are key to our success. Come join our family! -National Beef is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, natural origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, or status as a disabled individual.#INDHP#IP

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