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Plant Nurse Job Description

Job Summary:

This position is located at the Gilliland Plant in Laurens, SC and reports to the Human Resources Manager. The Plant Nurse position is responsible for adequate administering of first aid treatment of minor injuries and/or illnesses, referral and follow-up of those of a more serious nature, and provide occupational services, including caring of and assisting in preventing occupational injuries on site.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Pre-work/Back to work physicals
• Responsible for Drug Screens
• Responsible for Hearing Conservation and Pulmonary Program, including respiratory fit tests
• Responsible for maintaining medical clinic (s), equipment, supplies, and maintenance of 1st aid cabinets.
• Responsible for the administering of emergency first aid and the treatment of minor injuries or any illness occurring on the job.
• Responsible for communication between Liberty Mutual (workers compensation provider) and the Plant such as 1st Report of Injury.
• Responsible for transporting or arrange transportation of injured associates to physician’s office and/or hospital.
• Responsible for maintaining associates’ medical folders.
• Maintain adequate knowledge and records of the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
• Coordinate and/or conduct classes in Multimedia First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Bloodborne Pathogens, First Aid, and Hepatitis.
• Responsible for health maintenance programs, teaching health habits.
• Available for counseling on health needs of associates and liaison with other health agencies.
• Lead Health & Wellness Safety Team
• Coordinate awareness activities such as Health Fair and Blood Drives.

Qualifications:

• Ability to speak, write and read the English language.
• Minimum 2 year diploma from an accredited Registered Nurse Program.
• A current unrestricted nursing license in the state of South Carolina.
• Physically capable of performing all RN services with reasonable accommodations.
• Must have awareness of PC hardware components, desktop operation system software and application software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

Comments:

• Scheduled hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Overtime: On call basis supporting workplace injuries
• 9 Paid Holidays

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.