Beef Products, Inc.

Plant Health Nurse - FC

How to Apply for this Job
Company: Beef Products, Inc. Contact Name: Lindsey Black Email your resume (Click Here) Mail To: 891 Two Rivers Drive Dakota Dunes South Dakota 57049 Phone: 605-217-8141 Fax: 605-217-8005 Use one of the above methods to apply for this job.

• Job ID:
• Date:09/16/2008
• Location:Garden City
• State:Kansas
• Salary:Not Specified   Why?

Job Types:

Nurse - Manufacturing

Plant Occupational Health Nurse

Key Tasks: (Summary of typical duties and responsibilities of the job.)

• Perform post-offer/pre-placement physicals, perform and/or coordinate respiratory physicals and fit testing, hearing tests, post accident, probable cause and random drug tests.

• Maintain medical files separate from workers comp files. Make data entry into employee computer files.

• Give professional medical advice on workers compensation (W/C) cases.

• Administer plant health-related policies and training programs.

• Work with Benefits department on methods to reduce healthcare costs.

• Work with medical directives to provide on-site nursing care for occupational injuries and illnesses and limited treatment and/or advice to assist employees with personal medical conditions.

• Assess the appropriateness and cost effectiveness of W/C healthcare providers.

• Communicate with local healthcare providers to explain employee job duties, restricted work available and expedite safe return to work.

• Provide first aid/CPR/AED/Blood Borne Pathogen training to first responders.

• Maintain accurate OSHA logs and supplemental records.

• Visit plant work locations frequently to be come acquainted with work done there, to verify that injured employees are working within restrictions, and evaluate working conditions for ergonomics and other health hazards.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements: (Minimum standards for job placement.)

• Graduate of a school of nursing accredited by a State Board of Nursing Examiners.

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the states of employment.

• Certified Occupational Health Nurse Specialist (COHN-S) preferred.

• Experience in on-site occupational health nursing for a minimum of two years preferred.

• Ability to plan, organize, work independently, and manage multiple services and/or projects.

• Ability to physically visit plant work locations, climb ladders and stairs, and walk on slippery floors.

• Computer literacy, including use of Microsoft Word and Excel software.

• Good written and oral communication skills. Bi-lingual a plus.

If you are looking for a company to advance with and who will recognize hard work, then apply at BPI today.

BPI is a growing company known for its competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to advance. Benefits include: Health/Dental/Vision, Disability, Life, Flex Medical and Child Care, Matching 401(k), Paid Vacation and Holidays.

Apply on-line or submit resume to: BPI Technology, Inc. Staffing Department 891 Two Rivers Drive Dakota Dunes, SD 57049 PH: (605)217-8000 FAX:(605)217-8005 Email: hr@beefproducts.com

Post offer physical and substance testing required. EOE

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