Industrial Nurse

National Beef Packing - Grinnell, IA

Full-time

Grinnell, IA

Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Industrial Nurse at Iowa Premium is responsible for providing first aid and emergency care for occupational injuries and illnesses, conducting pre-employment physicals, and maintaining health records. This role is essential in ensuring the health and safety of employees in a supportive and caring work environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides first aid and medical treatment as needed and assesses on-the-job injuries and illnesses, referring for further evaluation as necessary.
• Conducts pre-employment physicals including fitness for duty examinations, workers compensation checks, and drug screens.
• Maintains employee health records and prepares accident reports.
• Conducts accident investigations to determine the cause of common injuries and illnesses.
• Communicates safety concerns to appropriate managers.
• Provides case management of all workers compensation cases and follows up through return to work, restricted duty, and transitional work to regular duty.
• Assists the company doctor during weekly clinic hours.
• Maintains first-aid kits and orders medical supplies as needed.
• Safeguards confidentiality of employee health information and health records.
• Conducts workplace assessments regarding health issues and exposure follow-up.
• Assists with the implementation of health promotion strategies including group and individual health education activities.
• Conducts pre-employment and annual hearing testing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Minimum 3 years nursing experience, with a preference for experience in occupational health or emergency nursing.
• Knowledge of case management, workers' compensation, and OSHA regulations preferred.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with great sensitivity.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and high motivation.
• Ability to work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
• Strong computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, and HRIS system).
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of audiometric hearing testing and daily calibrations.

Benefits

• Family-friendly benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401K Retirement Plan with company match.
• Paid vacation.
• Employee meat purchase sales.
• Paid life insurance.