Industrial Nurse

Overview

THE ROLE

At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we’re calling on them to join our expanding team, the time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry.

The position: The Industrial Nurse care and treatment to patients suffering from job related illnesses and injuries. Takes care of employees whenever they suffer from any job-related sickness or injury. Oversee OSHA related compliance activities; work as a medical liaison between management, doctors, and hourly workers; analyze and monitor medical related costs and safety trend costs; and report recommendation to leadership team; administer inhouse medical and safety services (i.e., purchasing of personal protective equipment, hearing conversation program, accident reporting and accident investigations. Provide leadership role in surveillance of potential healthcare hazards and/or issues that could affect associates’ health. Provide drug screen and medical screenings.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Trend and care for people injured or fallen sick at the workplace.

• Provide emergency care to employees.

• Mention any noticeable abnormalities to the management and higher authorities.

• Perform all the duties include checking vital signs regularly, be alert to any complaint of discomfort by the patient, attend immediately and seek doctor’s advice if needed.

• Alert the doctor in case the patient develops complications or new illnesses.

• Document and record all workplace injury.

• Provide drug screens to new hires, post accidents and suspicions.

• Perform medical screenings to new hires.

• Educate employees about possible workplace injuries.

• Maintain Worker’s Comp files and document lost time hours.

• Other duties assigned.

Qualifications

YOUR SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS)

• Education: Two-year college Degree in Nursing, CPR certified. Clear the National Council Licensure Examination (NCL-EX) to work as a License Practical Nurse.

• Skills:

  • Observation and assessment of both the worker and the work environment

  • Should be comfortable working with patients with various health conditions and temperaments.

  • Computer Skills to store patient history and data.

  • Provide care throughout the time span of the shift.

  • Documentation of the injury of illness.

  • Monitor the work environment for potential exposures.

• Travel: None.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close and distance vision.

• Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal to moderate.

ABOUT GREAT DANE

With a history dating back to 1900, Great Dane has established itself as a transportation solutions leader of today – delivering innovative products and exceptional services that help our customers and employees succeed. We not only engineer durable and high-quality trailers and truck bodies; we foster relationships that last a lifetime.

WHY WORK FOR US?

Great Dane is a leading manufacturer of dry-freight vans, refrigerated trailers, and flatbeds with 10 manufacturing facilities and 20 service centers throughout the United States. With a legacy like ours comes a dedication to the hard-working individuals that make Great Dane what it is today. Our jobs are waiting to be filled by driven, challenge-focused & enthusiastic people like you.

Our culture is comprised of “Champions” and offers a rewarding workplace rooted in core values of safety, leadership, integrity, quality, and passion. Every employee has opportunities to learn, to grow, to succeed and to be engaged in a collaborative environment.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

• Competitive compensation

• Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions

• Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Paid holidays and vacation

• And more!

Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer