2nd shift Wellness LPN
Company: Perdue Farms
Location: Concord
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company
heading into it's second century of growth and innovation. With a
goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we
create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice
customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are
raised for food.SummaryAdministers necessary medical care to
associates and others as required or assigned within the scope of
nursing practice. Completes physical assessment sheet and reviews
medical history. Records work related issues and reports OSHA
recordable and workers' compensation cases to the nursing
supervisor. Assists with medical cost management.Principal and
Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesAdministers medical care for
work or non-work related injuries or illnesses by giving first aid
treatment, following appropriate algorithm, or other medical
directives or accepted nursing standards and sends to physician or
health care facility as appropriate. Documents information. Enters
data into HR/Payroll database and OHM (Occupational Health
Management) systems. Completes necessary forms and informs nursing
supervisor.Performs physicals after reviewing history information
with associate. Completes information on physical form and other
forms as appropriate. Completes termination files. Assists with
drug screens, TB skin testing, wellness programs, etc., as assigned
by nursing supervisor.Assists with medical cost management by early
intervention in care of associates with constant follow up. Orders
medical supplies as needed.Assists with administration of medical
LOAs under direction of Nurse/Wellness Center Supervisor to reduce
time away from work. Processes physician's notes
appropriately.Assists staff with systems for health improvement of
associates at the facility, i.e., participation in and support with
HIP.Minimum EducationSuccessful completion of an approved practical
nursing program or college program or AA degree in a related
field.Experience Requirements5 plus years related work experience.
Current LPN license in state of practice. Current certification in
CPR in good standing. Good verbal and written communication
skills.Experience PreferredPhlebotomy skillsEnvironmental Factors
and Physical RequirementsPosition is mostly sedentary but may
require occasional moving to other offices or buildings. May need
to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another. May
need to access files, supplies and equipment. Majority of work
activity is in an office, clinical environment.When in a plant
environment: Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors
which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.May be exposed to
temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both
ambient and 100% humidity. May handle product 25 degrees to 50
degrees Fahrenheit. May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db. to 110
db.May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food,
processing facility.Must wear and use protective and safety
equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.Perdue
Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran
status.
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