2nd Shift NURSE - Elberton, United States - JBS USA
Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Provide direct nursing care for employees of facility/complex according to medical directives and within the scope of practice and regulations of the State Nurse Practice Act.
Provide compassionate, quality care to the employees. Adhere to all state and federal regulations including OSHA, Workers' Compensation, etc. Notify registered nurse of any pertinent physical and/or emotional changes in symptoms employee presents. Adhere to health management protocols as directed. Participate in health and safety teaching of employees. Assist with transportation of employees in emergency situations. Establish and maintain a good working relationship with workers to establish confidence and cooperation in health care provided.Establish and maintain good working relationships with departmental staff, complex management, supervisory staff, local healthcare providers, and third party workers' compensation insurance administrator.
Include health and safety education in all areas of worker involvement.Frequently visit process lines and areas of the facility to observe employees for ergonomically correct working positions and potential hazardous conditions.
Assist managers and supervisors in identifying appropriate alternate or transitional duty job tasks, which meet employees' abilities and medical restrictions.
Daily observe employees on alternate or transitional duty at their work stations while doing their restricted job tasks. Acquire and maintain knowledge of poultry industry technology in relationship to health and safety. Conduct all functions within scope of quality care and utilization of cost containment measures. Maintain accurate recordkeeping according to OSHA regulations and ConAgra Poultry Company policies. Conduct Worker Involvement Surveys in accordance with ConAgra Poultry Company policies. Conduct Worker Involvement Surveys in accordance with ConAgra Poultry Company's ergonomic process.Provide appropriate documentation of all care provided in a manner that meets legal requirements and insures continuity of care and confidentiality.
Comply with all requirements of Blood borne Pathogen standard and company policy. Assist in planning and implementation of health promotion activities for employee population. Participate in training programs as recommended and/or required. Promote the development of an appropriate image of the company's commitment for the protection of worker health. Conduct any additional work task assignments in a professional and effective manner.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Current license by the State Board of Nurse Examiners to practice as a licensed practical nurse in the state.