Nurse (LPN)

Your Opportunity A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Core Responsibilities Worker’s Compensation Assists in the administration of Worker’s Compensation. Initiates and follows up on workers compensation claims, documents treatment plan. Serves as liaison with insurance carrier, health provider, and company. Understands workers compensation law to be prepared to participate in workers compensation hearings and mediations. Employee Illness and Injury Treatment Assesses employee illness and injuries and administers appropriate initial and follow up treatment. Makes medical referrals, as needed. Provides and participates in employee health promotion activities. Treatment Follow Up and Employee Health Records Documents treatment, initiates accident investigation reports, establishes and maintains employee health records. Employee Health Assessment Completes the pre-placement screening process to include review of health history. Completes physical assessments and hearing tests. Administers Return to Work physicals. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure from the accrediting State government agency in the State of practice, or licensure from an accrediting State government agency in a State that reciprocates licensure through a multi-state compact. Current certification in First Aid, CPR and AED. Instructor certification desirable. Working knowledge of state workers compensation law. Background in trauma nursing, Emergency Room, or critical care area, preferred. Bilingual, preferred. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Strong written and oral communication skills. Good decision maker and ability to perform in stressful situations. Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment. Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment. Work Environment & Physical Demands The majority of the time is spent in an office setting outside of the production plant. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. Frequently required to sit, stand, kneel, squat, bend, twist, use hands to handle, or feel, and talk or hear. Relocation Package Available No EEO Information Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Smithfield Foods