Occupational Health Manager - RN in Training

Description

Position at Pilgrim's

Occupational Health Manger in Training- Registered Nurse

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Nurse Managers in Training, are coachable, communicate well, and have a deep understand of medical scope of practice. Leaders in this program work in diverse environments and perform various duties in order to further their knowledge in the specialized nursing of occupational health. As an RN with a current compact license to practice in the states of employment, will perform Occupational Health activities, assist in the supervision of other Occupational Health employees, and is responsible for direct care of employees according to medical directives, policies/procedures and physician standing orders and within the scope of practice and regulation of the State Nurse Practice Act. Assist in the direction, administration, and supervision and evaluates site Occupational Health service department with professional expertise and administrative leadership while following guidelines indicated by Occupational Health Manual.

*** The selected candidate will be located at or be able to relocate to one of the Pilgrim's facilities. This is NOT a remote position!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and maintains an efficient occupational health care process appropriate to the needs of the facility with respect to size and nature of work activities.
• Ensures that appropriate documentation of care provided meets legal requirements and provides continuity of care. Adheres to HIPAA and partner confidentiality to ensure compliance of confidentiality of employees' personal information. Maintains and reviews a recordkeeping system that ensures confidentiality.
• Adheres to all state and federal regulations including OSHA, Worker's Compensation, etc. Maintains OSHA log.
• Provides compassionate, quality care to employees. Provides observation, care, and counsel for employees with illness or injuries including assessment, first aid, follow-up care, rehabilitation service, and case management. Also provides first aid, minor treatment, counseling, referral and medical liaison for non-occupational health concerns of employees.
• Assist in the coordinationof all worker's compensation management including compliance with requirements of state worker's compensation regulations, reporting all cases that require outside medical care to third party administrator (TPA), and initiation of internal case.
• 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.
• Conducts tasks in a professional and effective manner and within legal, ethical, and moral standards of care.
• Schedules health assessments and evaluations of employees for return-to-work, fitness for duty, and medical surveillance in accordance with health management and safety protocols and the authorized physician's written directives.
• Performs drug and alcohol tests in accordance to company drug and alcohol program while ensuring compliance of departmental staff.
• Other duties as assigned.
• May require availability outside of normal business hours.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Ability to relocate to other Pilgrim’s facilities if Occupational Health Manager - RN positions become available.

EDUCATION: Associate’s Degree of Nursing or higher with an RN or Diploma of Nursing with an RN.

EXPERIENCE:

Typically requires 1 or more years of experience for RN.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION: Current unencumbered Compact RN license. Must obtain certification in urine drug screen and breath alcohol collections. Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification required.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base Salary range of $67,878- $82,471.50 +/- based on experience
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan; the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are:Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.