Purpose of the Position

Supervise nursing staff in the daily activities associated with supporting plant employees and plant operations in addition to providing support to employees in the facility by administering First Aid, processing medical paperwork, conducting physical exams and urine tests for substance abuse testing, dispensing over the counter medication, and following worker's compensation procedures.

Essential Position Responsibilities - This is a Salary Exempt position.

Leadership & Training. Supervises the daily activities of the nursing staff to maintain discipline, teamwork, and safety. Responsible for the nursing staff's daily functions and duties. Provides medical-related training as needed to management and employees. Accomplishes all paperwork in accordance with recordkeeping and timekeeping for nursing staff. Sets up standardized safety/nursing programs for nursing staff. Provides orientation for new medical personnel as needed.

Provide Nursing Care & Activities . Uses First Aid equipment for employee health checks. Provides minor nursing needs to employees on a walk-in-basis. Performs emergency first aid to all employees who require it. Conducts all necessary drug screens on pre-employment and current employees. Orders first aid supplies for the facility.

Reporting & Processes . Follows up on active employee incidents involving injuries and illnesses. Processes paperwork for OSHA, insurance and plant operations. Processes and files insurance claims for the facility. Communicates with all management personnel routinely. Completes incident reports and investigations as necessary. Assists with new employee orientation as needed. Conducts and provides oversight of required drug screens for all pre employment applicants and current employees. Completes incident reports and investigations as necessary.

Communication & Relationships . Communicates effectively at all levels from employees to management to physicians, both written and verbal. Communicates with doctors and hospitals regarding medical/worker's compensation claims.

Manages employees. Directs and supervises employees' work activities and monitors work performance. Collaborates with Human Resources to screen, interview and hire candidates. Administers disciplinary actions and recommends performance improvement actions in collaboration with the HR Manager. Monitors work performance and recommends compensation decisions based on guidelines. Follows Simmons values to develop and maintain a favorable working relationship with all employees. Promotes a cooperative and harmonious environment in order to facilitate positive employee morale, productivity, and continued improvement.

Participates as a member of the Team . Participates in the ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons' established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position's role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the person in this position and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person as to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities: Enters and locates information on a computer. Visually verifies information, often in small print. Communicates with Customers, Vendors, or Employees via telephone, in person, and/or electronic mail. May present information to small or large groups. Must be able to work in various temperatures. Move about in a manufacturing environment and surrounding property.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): As required by facility.

Travel: Travels domestically to and from multiple facilities or work-sites.

Technical Experience: Must have a minimum of 2 years direct work experience in nursing in addition to 1 year in a supervisory position. Current certification in first aid and CPR. Must be proficient in use of a personal computer. MS Word and Excel experience necessary.

Industry Experience: Preference for poultry or food processing organization.

Minimum Education : Must have a current and active Registered Nurse medical license in a practicing state. Must have current CPR / First Responder certification or be able to obtain.

Preferred Education : Bachelor's Degree in nursing or related field.

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