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Pilgrim's

Occupational Health Manager - RN

Pilgrim's, Mount Pleasant, Texas, United States, 75455

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Location: Pilgrims in Mt. Pleasant, TX. Serving Mt. Pleasant and Pittsburg locations with over 3,000 employees.

Description Schedule: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM + On Call. Average Salary: $100,000+.

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition – the safety of our team members comes first.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and maintain an efficient occupational health nursing process appropriate to the needs of the facility.

Provide compassionate, quality care to team members.

Utilize cost containment measures in all department activities.

Provide observation, care, and counsel of team members with occupational illness or injuries, including nursing assessment, first aid, follow-up care, rehabilitation service, and case management.

Coordinate all workers' compensation management, including compliance with state regulations and reporting all cases requiring outside medical care to third‑party administrator.

Adhere to all state and federal regulations including OSHA, Worker's Compensation, etc.

Provide first aid, minor treatment, counseling, referral and medical liaison for non‑occupational health concerns of team members.

Adhere to health management protocols as directed.

Schedule and perform health assessments and evaluations of team members for return‑to‑work, fitness for duty, and medical surveillance in accordance with Pilgrim’s health management and safety protocols.

Participate in health and safety teaching of team members.

Assist with transportation of team members in emergency situations.

Establish and maintain a good working relationship with workers to promote confidence and cooperation in health care provided.

Maintain good working relationships with departmental staff, complex management, supervisory staff, local healthcare providers, and third‑party administrator.

Include health and safety education in all areas of worker involvement.

Assist managers and supervisors in identifying appropriate alternate or transitional duty job tasks that meet team members’ abilities and medical restrictions.

Frequently observe team members on alternate or transitional duty at their work stations while performing their restricted job tasks.

Acquire and maintain knowledge of poultry industry technology in relation 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 Pilgrim’s policies.

Maintain OSHA log.

Comply with all requirements of Bloodborne Pathogen standard and company policy.

Plan and implement health promotion activities for the team member population.

Promote the development of an appropriate image of the company's commitment to the protection of worker health.

Conduct additional work tasks in a professional and effective manner.

Conduct all assigned job tasks within legal, ethical, and moral standards of care.

EXPECTATIONS – ALL TEAM MEMBERS

Observe & enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.

Maintain a positive work atmosphere by communicating effectively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams.

Participate in process improvement and problem solving using continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies such as Six Sigma, and support the E$P program.

Recognize and act on incidents and safety risks; consistently practice and enforce safe work habits and drive those habits throughout the organization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

RN – Graduate of a school of nursing accredited by the State Board of Nurse Examiners.

Active current license to practice as an Occupational Health Professional.

Experience in practice for at least three to five years following graduation or completion of nursing program.

Prefer experience in emergency department or occupational health.

Effective written and oral communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Completed a Cardio‑Pulmonary Resuscitation Course (CPR) within the previous year.

Basic computer knowledge and skills.

Physical qualifications: walk through complex areas, perform CPR, lift up to 50 pounds, assist injured employee into wheelchair or stretcher, fine motor manipulation, visual and hearing acuity.

EOE/including disability/Vets

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industries Farming

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