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Job Title

Occupational Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

This first shift Occupational Health Nurse is a licensed professional possessing a current RN license in South Carolina. This individual is responsible for providing the on site promotion and restoration of health, prevention of illness and injury and protection from work related and environmental hazards. This position includes providing appropriate employee care within the scope of the state's nurse practice act. This position will provide nursing services to manufacturing plant(s) located in Aiken and Columbia, South Carolina as part of a nursing team, and assist with other facilities as needed. To provide health appropriate evaluations and treatment for work and non-work related injuries or illnesses. This position also handles case management strategies for work related injuries/ illnesses. Use of an approved employee health record keeping system and compliance with regulatory requirements to maintain confidentiality of personal health information are required. Participate and coordinate pre-placement or post-employment health assessments. This position aids in the coordination of: medical claims adjusters, medical personnel, workers compensation, and FMLA. This position also coordinates and implements a wellness program that includes approved strategies for management of defined disease management programs. The Occupational Health Nurse will become part of an on-call nursing rotation for the area.

Responsibilities include Health and Wellness initiatives, Case Management of Workers’ Compensation, coordinate health surveillance (post-employment physicals, hearing conservation, vision screening, etc.), maintenance of employee medical files in accordance with records retention and medical confidentiality, and communication with plant management consistently at all locations.

Requirements:

+ RN with a current license to practice nursing in the State of South Carolina. NCL preferred

+ Occupational Health experience strongly preferred or 3-4 years experience in acute care or hospital setting, preferably with medical/ surgical background.

+ Individuals must be tobacco free as they are involved in health and wellness initiatives.

+ Current CPR certification required.

+ The nurse must be able to work with confidential matters and be able to read, write, and interpret information.

+ This is a flexible position, but business hours will be primarily 8 hour first shift.

+ Primary coverage of Aiken, South Carolina plant with ability to travel to Columbia, South Carolina plant location as needed.

+ Provide coverage of other facilities as needed.

Preferred Skills:

+ Case Management

+ The nurse must have good knowledge of computer operation and software including Microsoft Word and Excel, email and filing.

+ Require ability to be part of the on-call rotation with other RNs in the area for all off shift needs.

+ The ability to speak, read and write Spanish is preferred at some locations.

Competencies:

+ Delivering Compelling Communication

+ Demonstrate Good Judgement

+ Initiate Action

+ Building Trusting Relationships

Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.