Nurse, RN

Smithfield Foods is a leading consumer packaged meats company. We are also the world’s largest pork processor and hog producer, committed to providing good food in a responsible way. We accomplish that by maintaining robust animal care, community involvement, employee safety, environmental, and food safety and quality programs.

*The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.* Assists in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of health maintenance and health education programs in the plant. Provides professional nursing care for the comfort and well-being of employees. Manages the health component of workers’ compensation cases. Prepares and maintains patient clinical records. Assists in evaluating the occupational health and safety efforts and recommends changes. Participates in continuing education to update knowledge of occupational health and safety, including legal regulations applicable to health and safety.Bi-Lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

**30% Worker’s Compensation** * Case manager of health assessments and review for workers compensation. * Initiate and follow up on workers compensation claims, document treatment plan. * Serve as liaison with insurance carrier, health provider, and company. * Understand workers compensation law to be prepared to participate in workers compensation hearings and mediations. **30% Employee Illness and Injury Treatment** * Assess employee illness and injuries and administer appropriate initial and follow up treatment. * Make medical referrals as needed. * Provide and participate in employee health promotion activities. **30% Treatment Follow Up and Employee Health Records** * Document treatment, initiate accident investigation reports, establish and maintain employee health records. **10% Employee Health Assessment** * Complete the pre-placement screening process to include review of health history. * Complete physical assessment. * Administer Leave of Absence and 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.*

*To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.* * Current Registered Nurse 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. * Occupational Health Nurse Certification preferred. * Working knowledge of state workers compensation law. * Experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and Outlook. * Strong written and oral communication skills. * Background in trauma nursing, Emergency Room, or critical care area preferred. * Good decision maker and ability to perform in stressful situations.