Occupational Health Nurse

Job Summary

We are looking for a Per Diem Occupational Health Nurse (RN or LPN) to support our client, Seaboard Foods, in Guymon, OK. 

This position is responsible for performing regulatory testing, injury/illness triage, assessment, treatment, and wellness education for employees in a clinic setting for Seaboard Food Operations and via telephone for Animal Operations within the nursing scope of practice as directed by WorkCare and State Guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical care to clinic patients as requested/needed, and within the nursing scope of practice, following treatment care guidelines set forth by the occupational health director.
• Communicate and update Occupational Health Nurse Manager and client’s Work Comp Director on all work-related injuries/illnesses.
• Assist in managing, coordinating, documentation of Workers Comp claims & communicating with Client’s Work Comp Director, assisting with Injury & Illness management.
• Input and update all work-related injuries/illnesses in CCMSI's ICE data system.
• Maintain Electronic Medical Record (EMR- Cority) and ensures complete & accurate documentation.
• Communicate with Client's Human Resources department and Work Comp Director to keep them well-informed of employees with work restrictions, work related absences, etc.
• Performs regulatory testing including but not limited to: Respiratory medical evaluation, spirometry, audiometry, vision tests, urine test, immunizations, heat stress.
• Conduct drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the client's substance abuse policy.
• May perform First Aid, CPR, AED, and other training as necessary.
• Provides preventive health education to employees as needed within scope of practice.
• Maintains clinic utilization reports.
• Participates in general flow of clinic operations (answers phones, checks email, medical records, scheduling, filing, copying charts, traffic control).
• Maintain clinic’s medical & office supplies in collaboration with ancillary staff.
• Maintains communication with the Clinic Medical Director, Regional Account Manager, & client as necessary.
• Ensures that employees have appropriate return-to-work clearances.
• Other duties as assigned or those duties that may be required as management deems necessary.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: 

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a valid State RN or LPN license 
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is highly preferred 
• Must hold current BLS certification 
• 3–5 years RN experience required 
• 2-3 years’ experience in an urgent care, emergency department or occupational health setting preferred
• Certification in Occupational Health preferred

Skills and Competencies: 

• Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and confidentiality 
• Must have strong critical thinking skills and the ability to make good and timely decisions
• Ability to work independently and make decisions in accordance to company policy and procedures 
• Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
• Take initiative on issues that arise daily; Must be able to adapt to changes and demands of real-time situations.
• Must have the ability to maintain a professional approach with others in job-demanding, multitasking and/or project support situations 
• Ability to create and edit written materials 
• Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences 
• Have the skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities 
• Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports 
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Computer Skills: 

• Must be competent in the Windows operating system environment, Adobe Professional, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and learn other software as needed.

Physical Demands: 

• Requires sitting for long periods of time, working at a desk.
• Some bending and stretching could be required.
• Working under stress and use of computer/phone required; Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard.
• Occasionally may be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and/or crouch.
• Situations may occur where the employee must help in moving injured or ill employees.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: 

• Work environment includes a manufacturing environment and normal office environment as well as climate extremes found in the production operations.
• Noise level varies with the area of production the employee is working in.

Additional Job Information

Final compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable laws. WorkCare is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment.

About WorkCare

About Seaboard Foods: 

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sough-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to the pursuit of pork perfection, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. Together, more than 5,000 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant, to produce Prarie Fresh pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. 

Employee population at Seaboard Food Operations: 2500 employees work three shifts per day A, B, C: 5:30am - 3:30am.